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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,124.03, 12,591.59 and 5,145.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,124.03, 12,591.59 and 5,145.06 is: 7,100.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,124.03 : 12,591.59 = 5,145.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,124.03/12,591.59 = 5,145.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,124.03x = 12,591.59 × 5,145.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,124.03x = 64,784,515.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,784,515.54/9,124.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,100.42

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