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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,119.31, 12,583.27 and 5,140.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,119.31, 12,583.27 and 5,140.36 is: 7,092.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,119.31 : 12,583.27 = 5,140.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,119.31/12,583.27 = 5,140.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,119.31x = 12,583.27 × 5,140.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,119.31x = 64,682,537.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,682,537.78/9,119.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,092.92

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