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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,122.06, 12,590.28 and 5,143.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,122.06, 12,590.28 and 5,143.25 is: 7,098.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,122.06 : 12,590.28 = 5,143.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,122.06/12,590.28 = 5,143.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,122.06x = 12,590.28 × 5,143.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,122.06x = 64,754,989.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,754,989.09/9,122.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,098.72

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