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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,125.03, 12,592.97 and 5,146.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,125.03, 12,592.97 and 5,146.06 is: 7,101.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,125.03 : 12,592.97 = 5,146.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,125.03/12,592.97 = 5,146.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,125.03x = 12,592.97 × 5,146.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,125.03x = 64,804,179.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,804,179.20/9,125.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,101.80

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