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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,134.89, 12,605.91 and 5,101.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,134.89, 12,605.91 and 5,101.61 is: 7,040.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,134.89 : 12,605.91 = 5,101.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,134.89/12,605.91 = 5,101.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,134.89x = 12,605.91 × 5,101.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,134.89x = 64,310,347.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,310,347.98/9,134.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,040.08

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