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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,121.54, 12,590.85 and 5,345.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,121.54, 12,590.85 and 5,345.92 is: 7,379.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,121.54 : 12,590.85 = 5,345.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,121.54/12,590.85 = 5,345.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,121.54x = 12,590.85 × 5,345.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,121.54x = 67,309,676.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,309,676.83/9,121.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,379.20

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