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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.08, 12,595.38 and 5,771.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.08, 12,595.38 and 5,771.34 is: 7,964.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.08 : 12,595.38 = 5,771.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.08/12,595.38 = 5,771.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.08x = 12,595.38 × 5,771.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.08x = 72,692,220.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,692,220.41/9,127.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,964.46

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