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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.87, 12,615.99 and 5,162.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.87, 12,615.99 and 5,162.76 is: 7,124.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.87 : 12,615.99 = 5,162.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.87/12,615.99 = 5,162.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.87x = 12,615.99 × 5,162.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.87x = 65,133,328.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,133,328.53/9,141.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,124.73

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