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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,139.35, 12,611.99 and 5,106.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,139.35, 12,611.99 and 5,106.29 is: 7,046.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,139.35 : 12,611.99 = 5,106.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,139.35/12,611.99 = 5,106.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,139.35x = 12,611.99 × 5,106.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,139.35x = 64,400,452.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,400,452.89/9,139.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,046.50

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