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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,128.45, 12,597.12 and 5,150.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,128.45, 12,597.12 and 5,150.84 is: 7,108.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,128.45 : 12,597.12 = 5,150.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,128.45/12,597.12 = 5,150.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,128.45x = 12,597.12 × 5,150.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,128.45x = 64,885,749.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,885,749.58/9,128.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,108.08

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