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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,129.52, 12,598.76 and 5,150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,129.52, 12,598.76 and 5,150.48 is: 7,107.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,129.52 : 12,598.76 = 5,150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,129.52/12,598.76 = 5,150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,129.52x = 12,598.76 × 5,150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,129.52x = 64,889,661.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,889,661.40/9,129.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,107.68

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