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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,137.70, 12,609.70 and 5,104.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,137.70, 12,609.70 and 5,104.74 is: 7,044.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,137.70 : 12,609.70 = 5,104.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,137.70/12,609.70 = 5,104.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,137.70x = 12,609.70 × 5,104.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,137.70x = 64,369,239.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,369,239.98/9,137.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,044.36

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