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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,131.48, 12,601.32 and 5,152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,131.48, 12,601.32 and 5,152.04 is: 7,109.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,131.48 : 12,601.32 = 5,152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,131.48/12,601.32 = 5,152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,131.48x = 12,601.32 × 5,152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,131.48x = 64,922,504.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,922,504.69/9,131.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,109.75

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