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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.10, 12,595.85 and 5,148.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.10, 12,595.85 and 5,148.14 is: 7,104.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.10 : 12,595.85 = 5,148.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.10/12,595.85 = 5,148.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.10x = 12,595.85 × 5,148.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.10x = 64,845,110.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,845,110.50/9,127.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,104.68

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