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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,128.90, 12,591.96 and 5,769.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,128.90, 12,591.96 and 5,769.12 is: 7,957.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,128.90 : 12,591.96 = 5,769.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,128.90/12,591.96 = 5,769.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,128.90x = 12,591.96 × 5,769.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,128.90x = 72,644,553.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,644,553.86/9,128.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,957.64

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