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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,135.59, 12,607.04 and 5,157.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,135.59, 12,607.04 and 5,157.47 is: 7,117.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,135.59 : 12,607.04 = 5,157.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,135.59/12,607.04 = 5,157.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,135.59x = 12,607.04 × 5,157.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,135.59x = 65,020,475.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,020,475.00/9,135.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,117.28

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