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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,138.26, 12,611.63 and 5,160.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,138.26, 12,611.63 and 5,160.35 is: 7,121.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,138.26 : 12,611.63 = 5,160.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,138.26/12,611.63 = 5,160.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,138.26x = 12,611.63 × 5,160.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,138.26x = 65,080,424.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,080,424.87/9,138.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,121.75

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