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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,124.07, 12,591.01 and 5,145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,124.07, 12,591.01 and 5,145.32 is: 7,100.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,124.07 : 12,591.01 = 5,145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,124.07/12,591.01 = 5,145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,124.07x = 12,591.01 × 5,145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,124.07x = 64,784,775.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,784,775.57/9,124.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,100.43

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