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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,124.28, 12,591.24 and 5,145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,124.28, 12,591.24 and 5,145.32 is: 7,100.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,124.28 : 12,591.24 = 5,145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,124.28/12,591.24 = 5,145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,124.28x = 12,591.24 × 5,145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,124.28x = 64,785,959.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,785,959.00/9,124.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,100.39

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