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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.85, 12,596.43 and 5,148.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.85, 12,596.43 and 5,148.99 is: 7,105.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.85 : 12,596.43 = 5,148.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.85/12,596.43 = 5,148.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.85x = 12,596.43 × 5,148.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.85x = 64,858,892.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,858,892.11/9,127.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,105.61

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