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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,134.88, 12,606.30 and 5,156.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,134.88, 12,606.30 and 5,156.08 is: 7,115.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,134.88 : 12,606.30 = 5,156.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,134.88/12,606.30 = 5,156.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,134.88x = 12,606.30 × 5,156.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,134.88x = 64,999,091.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,999,091.30/9,134.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,115.48

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