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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,140.37, 12,613.91 and 5,161.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,140.37, 12,613.91 and 5,161.25 is: 7,122.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,140.37 : 12,613.91 = 5,161.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,140.37/12,613.91 = 5,161.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,140.37x = 12,613.91 × 5,161.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,140.37x = 65,103,454.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,103,454.11/9,140.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,122.63

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