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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,148.01, 12,624.08 and 5,114.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,148.01, 12,624.08 and 5,114.82 is: 7,058.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,148.01 : 12,624.08 = 5,114.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,148.01/12,624.08 = 5,114.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,148.01x = 12,624.08 × 5,114.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,148.01x = 64,569,896.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,569,896.87/9,148.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,058.35

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