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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.79, 12,596.94 and 5,148.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.79, 12,596.94 and 5,148.82 is: 7,105.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.79 : 12,596.94 = 5,148.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.79/12,596.94 = 5,148.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.79x = 12,596.94 × 5,148.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.79x = 64,859,392.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,859,392.36/9,127.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,105.70

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