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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,151.59, 12,621.04 and 7,135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,151.59, 12,621.04 and 7,135.50 is: 9,840.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,151.59 : 12,621.04 = 7,135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,151.59/12,621.04 = 7,135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,151.59x = 12,621.04 × 7,135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,151.59x = 90,057,430.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,057,430.92/9,151.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,840.63

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