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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,122.02, 12,588.29 and 5,144.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,122.02, 12,588.29 and 5,144.42 is: 7,099.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,122.02 : 12,588.29 = 5,144.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,122.02/12,588.29 = 5,144.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,122.02x = 12,588.29 × 5,144.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,122.02x = 64,759,450.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,759,450.84/9,122.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,099.24

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