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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,125.28, 12,593.52 and 5,146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,125.28, 12,593.52 and 5,146.76 is: 7,102.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,125.28 : 12,593.52 = 5,146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,125.28/12,593.52 = 5,146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,125.28x = 12,593.52 × 5,146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,125.28x = 64,815,825.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,815,825.00/9,125.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,102.89

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