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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,138.45, 12,610.97 and 5,159.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,138.45, 12,610.97 and 5,159.47 is: 7,120.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,138.45 : 12,610.97 = 5,159.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,138.45/12,610.97 = 5,159.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,138.45x = 12,610.97 × 5,159.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,138.45x = 65,065,921.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,065,921.39/9,138.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,120.02

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