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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,121.78, 12,586.48 and 5,292.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,121.78, 12,586.48 and 5,292.03 is: 7,302.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,121.78 : 12,586.48 = 5,292.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,121.78/12,586.48 = 5,292.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,121.78x = 12,586.48 × 5,292.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,121.78x = 66,608,029.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,608,029.75/9,121.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,302.09

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