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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,124.04, 12,590.97 and 5,145.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,124.04, 12,590.97 and 5,145.05 is: 7,100.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,124.04 : 12,590.97 = 5,145.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,124.04/12,590.97 = 5,145.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,124.04x = 12,590.97 × 5,145.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,124.04x = 64,781,170.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,781,170.20/9,124.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,100.05

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