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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,119.04, 12,585.12 and 5,140.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,119.04, 12,585.12 and 5,140.96 is: 7,095.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,119.04 : 12,585.12 = 5,140.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,119.04/12,585.12 = 5,140.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,119.04x = 12,585.12 × 5,140.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,119.04x = 64,699,598.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,699,598.52/9,119.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,095.00

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