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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.66, 12,596.18 and 5,350.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.66, 12,596.18 and 5,350.07 is: 7,383.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.66 : 12,596.18 = 5,350.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.66/12,596.18 = 5,350.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.66x = 12,596.18 × 5,350.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.66x = 67,390,444.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,390,444.73/9,127.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,383.10

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