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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,119.62, 12,584.71 and 5,141.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,119.62, 12,584.71 and 5,141.56 is: 7,095.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,119.62 : 12,584.71 = 5,141.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,119.62/12,584.71 = 5,141.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,119.62x = 12,584.71 × 5,141.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,119.62x = 64,704,978.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,704,978.62/9,119.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,095.14

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