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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,119.53, 12,584.59 and 5,140.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,119.53, 12,584.59 and 5,140.54 is: 7,093.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,119.53 : 12,584.59 = 5,140.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,119.53/12,584.59 = 5,140.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,119.53x = 12,584.59 × 5,140.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,119.53x = 64,691,588.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,691,588.28/9,119.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,093.74

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