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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,122.66, 12,589.62 and 5,143.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,122.66, 12,589.62 and 5,143.91 is: 7,098.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,122.66 : 12,589.62 = 5,143.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,122.66/12,589.62 = 5,143.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,122.66x = 12,589.62 × 5,143.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,122.66x = 64,759,809.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,759,809.27/9,122.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,098.79

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