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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,128.08, 12,596.78 and 5,149.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,128.08, 12,596.78 and 5,149.19 is: 7,105.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,128.08 : 12,596.78 = 5,149.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,128.08/12,596.78 = 5,149.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,128.08x = 12,596.78 × 5,149.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,128.08x = 64,863,213.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,863,213.61/9,128.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,105.90

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