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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,124.96, 12,592.42 and 5,146.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,124.96, 12,592.42 and 5,146.05 is: 7,101.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,124.96 : 12,592.42 = 5,146.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,124.96/12,592.42 = 5,146.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,124.96x = 12,592.42 × 5,146.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,124.96x = 64,801,222.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,801,222.94/9,124.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,101.54

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