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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,119.99, 12,583.98 and 5,141.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,119.99, 12,583.98 and 5,141.27 is: 7,094.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,119.99 : 12,583.98 = 5,141.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,119.99/12,583.98 = 5,141.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,119.99x = 12,583.98 × 5,141.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,119.99x = 64,697,575.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,697,575.93/9,119.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,094.04

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