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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,159.54, 12,640.17 and 5,180.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,159.54, 12,640.17 and 5,180.57 is: 7,149.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,159.54 : 12,640.17 = 5,180.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,159.54/12,640.17 = 5,180.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,159.54x = 12,640.17 × 5,180.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,159.54x = 65,483,259.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,483,259.98/9,159.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,149.19

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