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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.32, 12,595.59 and 5,149.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.32, 12,595.59 and 5,149.71 is: 7,106.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.32 : 12,595.59 = 5,149.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.32/12,595.59 = 5,149.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.32x = 12,595.59 × 5,149.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.32x = 64,863,635.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,863,635.78/9,127.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,106.54

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