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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,138.45, 12,610.36 and 5,159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,138.45, 12,610.36 and 5,159.96 is: 7,120.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,138.45 : 12,610.36 = 5,159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,138.45/12,610.36 = 5,159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,138.45x = 12,610.36 × 5,159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,138.45x = 65,068,864.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,068,864.33/9,138.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,120.34

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