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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.77, 12,596.76 and 5,148.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.77, 12,596.76 and 5,148.86 is: 7,105.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.77 : 12,596.76 = 5,148.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.77/12,596.76 = 5,148.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.77x = 12,596.76 × 5,148.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.77x = 64,858,890.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,858,890.71/9,127.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,105.67

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