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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,129.36, 12,598.49 and 5,150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,129.36, 12,598.49 and 5,150.39 is: 7,107.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,129.36 : 12,598.49 = 5,150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,129.36/12,598.49 = 5,150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,129.36x = 12,598.49 × 5,150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,129.36x = 64,887,057.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,887,057.82/9,129.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,107.52

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