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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.23, 12,595.59 and 5,349.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.23, 12,595.59 and 5,349.63 is: 7,382.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.23 : 12,595.59 = 5,349.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.23/12,595.59 = 5,349.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.23x = 12,595.59 × 5,349.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.23x = 67,381,793.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,381,793.37/9,127.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,382.50

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