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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,130.92, 12,601.44 and 5,152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,130.92, 12,601.44 and 5,152.20 is: 7,110.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,130.92 : 12,601.44 = 5,152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,130.92/12,601.44 = 5,152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,130.92x = 12,601.44 × 5,152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,130.92x = 64,925,139.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,925,139.17/9,130.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,110.47

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