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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,122.77, 12,589.33 and 5,145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,122.77, 12,589.33 and 5,145.16 is: 7,100.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,122.77 : 12,589.33 = 5,145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,122.77/12,589.33 = 5,145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,122.77x = 12,589.33 × 5,145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,122.77x = 64,774,117.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,774,117.14/9,122.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,100.27

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