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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,128.27, 12,596.73 and 5,149.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,128.27, 12,596.73 and 5,149.33 is: 7,105.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,128.27 : 12,596.73 = 5,149.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,128.27/12,596.73 = 5,149.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,128.27x = 12,596.73 × 5,149.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,128.27x = 64,864,719.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,864,719.69/9,128.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,105.92

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