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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.27, 12,595.35 and 5,148.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.27, 12,595.35 and 5,148.33 is: 7,104.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.27 : 12,595.35 = 5,148.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.27/12,595.35 = 5,148.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.27x = 12,595.35 × 5,148.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.27x = 64,845,018.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,845,018.27/9,127.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,104.54

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