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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,125.92, 12,592.70 and 5,146.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,125.92, 12,592.70 and 5,146.80 is: 7,101.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,125.92 : 12,592.70 = 5,146.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,125.92/12,592.70 = 5,146.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,125.92x = 12,592.70 × 5,146.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,125.92x = 64,812,108.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,812,108.36/9,125.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,101.98

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