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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.02, 12,589.02 and 5,592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.02, 12,589.02 and 5,592 is: 7,713.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.02 : 12,589.02 = 5,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.02/12,589.02 = 5,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.02x = 12,589.02 × 5,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.02x = 70,397,799.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,397,799.84/9,127.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,713.12

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