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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,136.09, 12,607.80 and 5,158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,136.09, 12,607.80 and 5,158.04 is: 7,118.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,136.09 : 12,607.80 = 5,158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,136.09/12,607.80 = 5,158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,136.09x = 12,607.80 × 5,158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,136.09x = 65,031,536.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,031,536.71/9,136.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,118.10

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