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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,129.84, 12,598.11 and 5,150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,129.84, 12,598.11 and 5,150.72 is: 7,107.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,129.84 : 12,598.11 = 5,150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,129.84/12,598.11 = 5,150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,129.84x = 12,598.11 × 5,150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,129.84x = 64,889,274.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,889,274.15/9,129.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,107.38

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