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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,131.09, 12,600.54 and 5,151.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,131.09, 12,600.54 and 5,151.96 is: 7,109.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,131.09 : 12,600.54 = 5,151.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,131.09/12,600.54 = 5,151.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,131.09x = 12,600.54 × 5,151.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,131.09x = 64,917,478.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,917,478.06/9,131.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,109.50

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