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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,118.29, 12,582.93 and 5,139.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,118.29, 12,582.93 and 5,139.30 is: 7,092.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,118.29 : 12,582.93 = 5,139.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,118.29/12,582.93 = 5,139.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,118.29x = 12,582.93 × 5,139.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,118.29x = 64,667,452.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,667,452.15/9,118.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,092.06

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