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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,118.89, 12,584.12 and 5,140.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,118.89, 12,584.12 and 5,140.08 is: 7,093.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,118.89 : 12,584.12 = 5,140.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,118.89/12,584.12 = 5,140.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,118.89x = 12,584.12 × 5,140.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,118.89x = 64,683,357.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,683,357.83/9,118.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,093.34

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