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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,120.31, 12,584.65 and 5,141.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,120.31, 12,584.65 and 5,141.36 is: 7,094.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,120.31 : 12,584.65 = 5,141.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,120.31/12,584.65 = 5,141.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,120.31x = 12,584.65 × 5,141.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,120.31x = 64,702,216.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,702,216.12/9,120.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,094.30

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