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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.74, 12,596.02 and 5,148.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.74, 12,596.02 and 5,148.61 is: 7,104.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.74 : 12,596.02 = 5,148.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.74/12,596.02 = 5,148.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.74x = 12,596.02 × 5,148.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.74x = 64,851,994.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,851,994.53/9,127.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,104.93

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