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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,130.30, 12,596.85 and 5,096.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,130.30, 12,596.85 and 5,096.46 is: 7,031.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,130.30 : 12,596.85 = 5,096.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,130.30/12,596.85 = 5,096.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,130.30x = 12,596.85 × 5,096.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,130.30x = 64,199,342.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,199,342.15/9,130.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,031.46

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