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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,125, 12,592.69 and 5,145.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,125, 12,592.69 and 5,145.35 is: 7,100.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,125 : 12,592.69 = 5,145.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,125/12,592.69 = 5,145.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,125x = 12,592.69 × 5,145.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,125x = 64,793,797.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,793,797.49/9,125
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,100.69

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