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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,139.72, 12,613.04 and 5,160.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,139.72, 12,613.04 and 5,160.89 is: 7,122.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,139.72 : 12,613.04 = 5,160.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,139.72/12,613.04 = 5,160.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,139.72x = 12,613.04 × 5,160.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,139.72x = 65,094,512.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,094,512.01/9,139.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,122.16

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