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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,140.65, 12,613.52 and 5,161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,140.65, 12,613.52 and 5,161.12 is: 7,122.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,140.65 : 12,613.52 = 5,161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,140.65/12,613.52 = 5,161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,140.65x = 12,613.52 × 5,161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,140.65x = 65,099,871.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,099,871.71/9,140.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,122.02

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