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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,136.72, 12,608.62 and 5,159.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,136.72, 12,608.62 and 5,159.13 is: 7,119.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,136.72 : 12,608.62 = 5,159.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,136.72/12,608.62 = 5,159.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,136.72x = 12,608.62 × 5,159.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,136.72x = 65,049,509.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,049,509.70/9,136.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,119.57

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