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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,124.35, 12,592.37 and 5,146.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,124.35, 12,592.37 and 5,146.29 is: 7,102.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,124.35 : 12,592.37 = 5,146.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,124.35/12,592.37 = 5,146.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,124.35x = 12,592.37 × 5,146.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,124.35x = 64,803,987.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,803,987.81/9,124.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,102.31

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