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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,121.57, 12,588.95 and 5,143.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,121.57, 12,588.95 and 5,143.93 is: 7,099.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,121.57 : 12,588.95 = 5,143.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,121.57/12,588.95 = 5,143.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,121.57x = 12,588.95 × 5,143.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,121.57x = 64,756,588.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,756,588.91/9,121.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,099.28

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