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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,128.97, 12,598.79 and 5,149.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,128.97, 12,598.79 and 5,149.89 is: 7,107.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,128.97 : 12,598.79 = 5,149.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,128.97/12,598.79 = 5,149.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,128.97x = 12,598.79 × 5,149.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,128.97x = 64,882,356.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,882,356.88/9,128.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,107.30

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