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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,136.76, 12,608.03 and 5,158.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,136.76, 12,608.03 and 5,158.27 is: 7,118.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,136.76 : 12,608.03 = 5,158.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,136.76/12,608.03 = 5,158.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,136.76x = 12,608.03 × 5,158.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,136.76x = 65,035,534.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,035,534.08/9,136.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,118.01

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