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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,159.67, 12,639.74 and 5,125.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,159.67, 12,639.74 and 5,125.82 is: 7,073.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,159.67 : 12,639.74 = 5,125.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,159.67/12,639.74 = 5,125.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,159.67x = 12,639.74 × 5,125.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,159.67x = 64,788,943.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,788,943.26/9,159.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,073.29

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