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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.28, 12,595.82 and 5,147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.28, 12,595.82 and 5,147.60 is: 7,103.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.28 : 12,595.82 = 5,147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.28/12,595.82 = 5,147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.28x = 12,595.82 × 5,147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.28x = 64,838,243.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,838,243.03/9,127.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,103.79

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