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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,131.36, 12,601.38 and 5,152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,131.36, 12,601.38 and 5,152.52 is: 7,110.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,131.36 : 12,601.38 = 5,152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,131.36/12,601.38 = 5,152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,131.36x = 12,601.38 × 5,152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,131.36x = 64,928,862.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,928,862.48/9,131.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,110.54

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