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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,126.98, 12,595.61 and 5,148.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,126.98, 12,595.61 and 5,148.09 is: 7,104.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,126.98 : 12,595.61 = 5,148.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,126.98/12,595.61 = 5,148.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,126.98x = 12,595.61 × 5,148.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,126.98x = 64,843,311.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,843,311.14/9,126.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,104.58

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