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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,124.78, 12,592.17 and 5,145.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,124.78, 12,592.17 and 5,145.93 is: 7,101.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,124.78 : 12,592.17 = 5,145.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,124.78/12,592.17 = 5,145.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,124.78x = 12,592.17 × 5,145.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,124.78x = 64,798,425.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,798,425.37/9,124.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,101.37

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