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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,139.46, 12,611.73 and 5,160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,139.46, 12,611.73 and 5,160.96 is: 7,121.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,139.46 : 12,611.73 = 5,160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,139.46/12,611.73 = 5,160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,139.46x = 12,611.73 × 5,160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,139.46x = 65,088,634.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,088,634.06/9,139.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,121.72

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