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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,136.02, 12,606.98 and 5,157.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,136.02, 12,606.98 and 5,157.52 is: 7,116.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,136.02 : 12,606.98 = 5,157.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,136.02/12,606.98 = 5,157.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,136.02x = 12,606.98 × 5,157.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,136.02x = 65,020,751.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,020,751.49/9,136.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,116.97

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