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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,119.74, 12,583.63 and 5,141.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,119.74, 12,583.63 and 5,141.02 is: 7,093.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,119.74 : 12,583.63 = 5,141.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,119.74/12,583.63 = 5,141.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,119.74x = 12,583.63 × 5,141.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,119.74x = 64,692,693.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,692,693.50/9,119.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,093.70

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