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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,125.04, 12,592.68 and 5,146.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,125.04, 12,592.68 and 5,146.08 is: 7,101.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,125.04 : 12,592.68 = 5,146.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,125.04/12,592.68 = 5,146.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,125.04x = 12,592.68 × 5,146.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,125.04x = 64,802,938.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,802,938.69/9,125.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,101.66

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