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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,140.46, 12,613.49 and 5,107.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,140.46, 12,613.49 and 5,107.50 is: 7,048.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,140.46 : 12,613.49 = 5,107.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,140.46/12,613.49 = 5,107.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,140.46x = 12,613.49 × 5,107.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,140.46x = 64,423,374.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,423,374.64/9,140.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,048.15

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