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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,136.15, 12,607.82 and 5,158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,136.15, 12,607.82 and 5,158.04 is: 7,118.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,136.15 : 12,607.82 = 5,158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,136.15/12,607.82 = 5,158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,136.15x = 12,607.82 × 5,158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,136.15x = 65,031,570.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,031,570.39/9,136.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,118.05

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