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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,129, 12,598.88 and 5,543.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,129, 12,598.88 and 5,543.11 is: 7,650.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,129 : 12,598.88 = 5,543.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,129/12,598.88 = 5,543.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,129x = 12,598.88 × 5,543.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,129x = 69,836,977.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,836,977.72/9,129
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,650.01

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