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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,139.21, 12,611.76 and 5,106.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,139.21, 12,611.76 and 5,106.25 is: 7,046.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,139.21 : 12,611.76 = 5,106.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,139.21/12,611.76 = 5,106.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,139.21x = 12,611.76 × 5,106.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,139.21x = 64,398,799.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,398,799.50/9,139.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,046.43

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