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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,159.58, 12,641.39 and 5,126.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,159.58, 12,641.39 and 5,126.64 is: 7,075.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,159.58 : 12,641.39 = 5,126.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,159.58/12,641.39 = 5,126.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,159.58x = 12,641.39 × 5,126.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,159.58x = 64,807,855.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,807,855.63/9,159.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,075.42

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