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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,137.36, 12,610.14 and 5,157.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,137.36, 12,610.14 and 5,157.02 is: 7,117.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,137.36 : 12,610.14 = 5,157.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,137.36/12,610.14 = 5,157.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,137.36x = 12,610.14 × 5,157.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,137.36x = 65,030,744.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,030,744.18/9,137.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,117.02

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