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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,130.17, 12,599.42 and 5,151.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,130.17, 12,599.42 and 5,151.18 is: 7,108.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,130.17 : 12,599.42 = 5,151.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,130.17/12,599.42 = 5,151.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,130.17x = 12,599.42 × 5,151.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,130.17x = 64,901,791.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,901,791.56/9,130.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,108.50

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