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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,128.59, 12,597.16 and 5,149.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,128.59, 12,597.16 and 5,149.64 is: 7,106.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,128.59 : 12,597.16 = 5,149.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,128.59/12,597.16 = 5,149.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,128.59x = 12,597.16 × 5,149.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,128.59x = 64,870,813.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,870,813.27/9,128.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,106.34

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