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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.06, 12,595.41 and 5,148.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.06, 12,595.41 and 5,148.25 is: 7,104.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.06 : 12,595.41 = 5,148.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.06/12,595.41 = 5,148.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.06x = 12,595.41 × 5,148.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.06x = 64,844,319.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,844,319.53/9,127.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,104.62

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