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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.95, 12,596.55 and 5,149.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.95, 12,596.55 and 5,149.05 is: 7,105.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.95 : 12,596.55 = 5,149.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.95/12,596.55 = 5,149.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.95x = 12,596.55 × 5,149.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.95x = 64,860,265.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,860,265.78/9,127.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,105.68

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