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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,139.44, 12,611.52 and 5,160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,139.44, 12,611.52 and 5,160 is: 7,120.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,139.44 : 12,611.52 = 5,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,139.44/12,611.52 = 5,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,139.44x = 12,611.52 × 5,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,139.44x = 65,075,443.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,075,443.20/9,139.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,120.29

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