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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,121.65, 12,589.16 and 5,538.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,121.65, 12,589.16 and 5,538.39 is: 7,643.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,121.65 : 12,589.16 = 5,538.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,121.65/12,589.16 = 5,538.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,121.65x = 12,589.16 × 5,538.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,121.65x = 69,723,673.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,723,673.77/9,121.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,643.76

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