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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.82, 12,594.96 and 5,148.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.82, 12,594.96 and 5,148.83 is: 7,104.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.82 : 12,594.96 = 5,148.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.82/12,594.96 = 5,148.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.82x = 12,594.96 × 5,148.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.82x = 64,849,244.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,849,244.92/9,127.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,104.57

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