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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.37, 12,595.91 and 5,148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.37, 12,595.91 and 5,148.56 is: 7,105.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.37 : 12,595.91 = 5,148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.37/12,595.91 = 5,148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.37x = 12,595.91 × 5,148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.37x = 64,850,709.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,850,709.67/9,127.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,105.09

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