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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,130.54, 12,599.94 and 5,151.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,130.54, 12,599.94 and 5,151.55 is: 7,109.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,130.54 : 12,599.94 = 5,151.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,130.54/12,599.94 = 5,151.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,130.54x = 12,599.94 × 5,151.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,130.54x = 64,909,220.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,909,220.91/9,130.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,109.02

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