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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.94, 12,615.18 and 5,163.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.94, 12,615.18 and 5,163.46 is: 7,125.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.94 : 12,615.18 = 5,163.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.94/12,615.18 = 5,163.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.94x = 12,615.18 × 5,163.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.94x = 65,137,977.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,137,977.32/9,141.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,125.18

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