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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,128.02, 12,597.12 and 5,351.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,128.02, 12,597.12 and 5,351.14 is: 7,384.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,128.02 : 12,597.12 = 5,351.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,128.02/12,597.12 = 5,351.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,128.02x = 12,597.12 × 5,351.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,128.02x = 67,408,952.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,408,952.72/9,128.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,384.84

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