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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,136.87, 12,609.08 and 5,157.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,136.87, 12,609.08 and 5,157.75 is: 7,117.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,136.87 : 12,609.08 = 5,157.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,136.87/12,609.08 = 5,157.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,136.87x = 12,609.08 × 5,157.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,136.87x = 65,034,482.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,034,482.37/9,136.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,117.81

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