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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,118.84, 12,584.35 and 5,139.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,118.84, 12,584.35 and 5,139.87 is: 7,093.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,118.84 : 12,584.35 = 5,139.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,118.84/12,584.35 = 5,139.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,118.84x = 12,584.35 × 5,139.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,118.84x = 64,681,892.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,681,892.74/9,118.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,093.21

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