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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,122.92, 12,589.25 and 5,144.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,122.92, 12,589.25 and 5,144.40 is: 7,099.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,122.92 : 12,589.25 = 5,144.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,122.92/12,589.25 = 5,144.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,122.92x = 12,589.25 × 5,144.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,122.92x = 64,764,156.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,764,156.31/9,122.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,099.06

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