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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.36, 12,615.57 and 5,162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.36, 12,615.57 and 5,162.64 is: 7,124.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.36 : 12,615.57 = 5,162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.36/12,615.57 = 5,162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.36x = 12,615.57 × 5,162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.36x = 65,129,646.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,129,646.30/9,141.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,124.72

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