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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,122.88, 12,590.24 and 5,346.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,122.88, 12,590.24 and 5,346.24 is: 7,378.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,122.88 : 12,590.24 = 5,346.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,122.88/12,590.24 = 5,346.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,122.88x = 12,590.24 × 5,346.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,122.88x = 67,310,444.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,310,444.70/9,122.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,378.20

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