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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.24, 12,595.26 and 5,148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.24, 12,595.26 and 5,148.28 is: 7,104.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.24 : 12,595.26 = 5,148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.24/12,595.26 = 5,148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.24x = 12,595.26 × 5,148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.24x = 64,843,925.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,843,925.15/9,127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,104.44

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