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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.02, 12,595.74 and 5,350.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.02, 12,595.74 and 5,350.14 is: 7,383.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.02 : 12,595.74 = 5,350.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.02/12,595.74 = 5,350.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.02x = 12,595.74 × 5,350.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.02x = 67,388,972.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,388,972.40/9,127.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,383.46

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