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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,129.47, 12,598.76 and 5,354.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,129.47, 12,598.76 and 5,354.87 is: 7,389.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,129.47 : 12,598.76 = 5,354.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,129.47/12,598.76 = 5,354.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,129.47x = 12,598.76 × 5,354.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,129.47x = 67,464,721.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,464,721.96/9,129.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,389.77

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