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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,130.04, 12,599.25 and 5,151.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,130.04, 12,599.25 and 5,151.05 is: 7,108.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,130.04 : 12,599.25 = 5,151.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,130.04/12,599.25 = 5,151.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,130.04x = 12,599.25 × 5,151.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,130.04x = 64,899,366.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,899,366.71/9,130.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,108.33

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