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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,101.23, 12,558.72 and 5,122.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,101.23, 12,558.72 and 5,122.27 is: 7,068.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,101.23 : 12,558.72 = 5,122.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,101.23/12,558.72 = 5,122.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,101.23x = 12,558.72 × 5,122.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,101.23x = 64,329,154.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,329,154.69/9,101.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,068.18

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