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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,089.61, 12,542.22 and 5,312.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,089.61, 12,542.22 and 5,312.19 is: 7,329.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,089.61 : 12,542.22 = 5,312.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,089.61/12,542.22 = 5,312.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,089.61x = 12,542.22 × 5,312.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,089.61x = 66,626,655.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,626,655.66/9,089.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,329.98

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