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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,124.74, 12,592.12 and 5,145.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,124.74, 12,592.12 and 5,145.82 is: 7,101.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,124.74 : 12,592.12 = 5,145.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,124.74/12,592.12 = 5,145.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,124.74x = 12,592.12 × 5,145.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,124.74x = 64,796,782.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,796,782.94/9,124.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,101.22

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