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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.26, 12,595.60 and 5,148.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.26, 12,595.60 and 5,148.36 is: 7,104.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.26 : 12,595.60 = 5,148.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.26/12,595.60 = 5,148.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.26x = 12,595.60 × 5,148.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.26x = 64,846,683.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,846,683.22/9,127.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,104.73

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