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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,124.06, 12,590.34 and 5,145.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,124.06, 12,590.34 and 5,145.07 is: 7,099.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,124.06 : 12,590.34 = 5,145.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,124.06/12,590.34 = 5,145.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,124.06x = 12,590.34 × 5,145.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,124.06x = 64,778,180.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,778,180.62/9,124.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,099.71

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