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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,140.36, 12,613.37 and 5,107.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,140.36, 12,613.37 and 5,107.29 is: 7,047.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,140.36 : 12,613.37 = 5,107.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,140.36/12,613.37 = 5,107.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,140.36x = 12,613.37 × 5,107.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,140.36x = 64,420,112.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,420,112.93/9,140.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,047.88

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