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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.72, 12,615.52 and 5,164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.72, 12,615.52 and 5,164.12 is: 7,126.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.72 : 12,615.52 = 5,164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.72/12,615.52 = 5,164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.72x = 12,615.52 × 5,164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.72x = 65,148,059.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,148,059.14/9,141.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,126.46

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