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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,119.65, 12,585.89 and 5,141.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,119.65, 12,585.89 and 5,141.59 is: 7,095.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,119.65 : 12,585.89 = 5,141.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,119.65/12,585.89 = 5,141.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,119.65x = 12,585.89 × 5,141.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,119.65x = 64,711,486.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,711,486.17/9,119.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,095.83

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