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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.62, 12,598.14 and 5,935.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.62, 12,598.14 and 5,935.38 is: 8,192.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.62 : 12,598.14 = 5,935.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.62/12,598.14 = 5,935.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.62x = 12,598.14 × 5,935.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.62x = 74,774,748.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,774,748.19/9,127.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,192.14

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