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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,159.24, 12,639.61 and 5,180.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,159.24, 12,639.61 and 5,180.21 is: 7,148.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,159.24 : 12,639.61 = 5,180.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,159.24/12,639.61 = 5,180.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,159.24x = 12,639.61 × 5,180.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,159.24x = 65,475,834.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,475,834.12/9,159.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,148.61

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