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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.34, 12,594.66 and 5,148.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.34, 12,594.66 and 5,148.22 is: 7,103.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.34 : 12,594.66 = 5,148.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.34/12,594.66 = 5,148.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.34x = 12,594.66 × 5,148.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.34x = 64,840,017.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,840,017.53/9,127.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,103.93

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