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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,125.97, 12,593.86 and 5,348.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,125.97, 12,593.86 and 5,348.39 is: 7,380.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,125.97 : 12,593.86 = 5,348.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,125.97/12,593.86 = 5,348.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,125.97x = 12,593.86 × 5,348.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,125.97x = 67,356,811.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,356,811.92/9,125.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,380.78

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