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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,121.78, 12,588.22 and 5,346.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,121.78, 12,588.22 and 5,346.01 is: 7,377.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,121.78 : 12,588.22 = 5,346.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,121.78/12,588.22 = 5,346.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,121.78x = 12,588.22 × 5,346.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,121.78x = 67,296,763.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,296,763.81/9,121.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,377.59

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