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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.59, 12,615.39 and 5,163.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.59, 12,615.39 and 5,163.54 is: 7,125.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.59 : 12,615.39 = 5,163.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.59/12,615.39 = 5,163.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.59x = 12,615.39 × 5,163.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.59x = 65,140,070.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,140,070.88/9,141.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,125.69

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