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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,139.80, 13,709.70 and 5,251.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,139.80, 13,709.70 and 5,251.80 is: 7,877.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,139.80 : 13,709.70 = 5,251.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,139.80/13,709.70 = 5,251.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,139.80x = 13,709.70 × 5,251.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,139.80x = 72,000,602.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,000,602.46/9,139.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,877.70

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