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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.26, 12,595.68 and 5,149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.26, 12,595.68 and 5,149.44 is: 7,106.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.26 : 12,595.68 = 5,149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.26/12,595.68 = 5,149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.26x = 12,595.68 × 5,149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.26x = 64,860,698.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,860,698.42/9,127.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,106.26

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