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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.55, 12,615.21 and 5,163.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.55, 12,615.21 and 5,163.94 is: 7,126.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.55 : 12,615.21 = 5,163.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.55/12,615.21 = 5,163.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.55x = 12,615.21 × 5,163.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.55x = 65,144,187.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,144,187.53/9,141.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,126.16

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