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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,131.03, 12,600.24 and 5,152.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,131.03, 12,600.24 and 5,152.49 is: 7,110.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,131.03 : 12,600.24 = 5,152.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,131.03/12,600.24 = 5,152.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,131.03x = 12,600.24 × 5,152.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,131.03x = 64,922,610.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,922,610.60/9,131.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,110.11

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