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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.01, 12,595.46 and 5,147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.01, 12,595.46 and 5,147.36 is: 7,103.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.01 : 12,595.46 = 5,147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.01/12,595.46 = 5,147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.01x = 12,595.46 × 5,147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.01x = 64,833,278.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,833,278.27/9,127.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,103.46

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