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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,159.44, 12,640.70 and 5,126.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,159.44, 12,640.70 and 5,126.66 is: 7,075.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,159.44 : 12,640.70 = 5,126.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,159.44/12,640.70 = 5,126.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,159.44x = 12,640.70 × 5,126.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,159.44x = 64,804,482.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,804,482.23/9,159.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,075.16

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