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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,128.16, 12,596.56 and 5,095.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,128.16, 12,596.56 and 5,095.10 is: 7,031.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,128.16 : 12,596.56 = 5,095.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,128.16/12,596.56 = 5,095.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,128.16x = 12,596.56 × 5,095.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,128.16x = 64,180,751.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,180,751.61/9,128.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,031.07

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