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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,137.99, 12,611.03 and 5,159.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,137.99, 12,611.03 and 5,159.21 is: 7,120.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,137.99 : 12,611.03 = 5,159.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,137.99/12,611.03 = 5,159.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,137.99x = 12,611.03 × 5,159.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,137.99x = 65,062,863.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,062,863.24/9,137.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,120.04

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