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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.90, 12,615.66 and 5,162.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.90, 12,615.66 and 5,162.73 is: 7,124.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.90 : 12,615.66 = 5,162.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.90/12,615.66 = 5,162.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.90x = 12,615.66 × 5,162.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.90x = 65,131,246.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,131,246.35/9,141.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,124.48

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