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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,123.96, 12,592.19 and 5,145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,123.96, 12,592.19 and 5,145 is: 7,100.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,123.96 : 12,592.19 = 5,145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,123.96/12,592.19 = 5,145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,123.96x = 12,592.19 × 5,145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,123.96x = 64,786,817.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,786,817.55/9,123.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,100.73

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