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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,125.69, 12,592.01 and 5,146.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,125.69, 12,592.01 and 5,146.72 is: 7,101.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,125.69 : 12,592.01 = 5,146.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,125.69/12,592.01 = 5,146.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,125.69x = 12,592.01 × 5,146.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,125.69x = 64,807,531.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,807,531.09/9,125.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,101.66

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