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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,128.88, 12,596.42 and 5,149.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,128.88, 12,596.42 and 5,149.91 is: 7,106.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,128.88 : 12,596.42 = 5,149.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,128.88/12,596.42 = 5,149.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,128.88x = 12,596.42 × 5,149.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,128.88x = 64,870,340.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,870,340.59/9,128.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,106.06

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