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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.49, 12,595.68 and 5,148.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.49, 12,595.68 and 5,148.36 is: 7,104.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.49 : 12,595.68 = 5,148.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.49/12,595.68 = 5,148.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.49x = 12,595.68 × 5,148.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.49x = 64,847,095.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,847,095.08/9,127.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,104.60

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