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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,140.72, 12,614.14 and 5,163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,140.72, 12,614.14 and 5,163.12 is: 7,125.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,140.72 : 12,614.14 = 5,163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,140.72/12,614.14 = 5,163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,140.72x = 12,614.14 × 5,163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,140.72x = 65,128,318.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,128,318.52/9,140.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,125.08

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