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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,131.54, 12,601.32 and 5,152.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,131.54, 12,601.32 and 5,152.55 is: 7,110.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,131.54 : 12,601.32 = 5,152.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,131.54/12,601.32 = 5,152.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,131.54x = 12,601.32 × 5,152.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,131.54x = 64,928,931.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,928,931.37/9,131.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,110.40

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