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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.52, 12,596 and 5,148.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.52, 12,596 and 5,148.48 is: 7,104.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.52 : 12,596 = 5,148.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.52/12,596 = 5,148.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.52x = 12,596 × 5,148.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.52x = 64,850,254.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,850,254.08/9,127.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,104.92

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