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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,124.75, 12,592.67 and 5,145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,124.75, 12,592.67 and 5,145.12 is: 7,100.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,124.75 : 12,592.67 = 5,145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,124.75/12,592.67 = 5,145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,124.75x = 12,592.67 × 5,145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,124.75x = 64,790,772.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,790,772.54/9,124.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,100.55

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