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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,123.03, 12,588.82 and 5,144.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,123.03, 12,588.82 and 5,144.11 is: 7,098.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,123.03 : 12,588.82 = 5,144.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,123.03/12,588.82 = 5,144.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,123.03x = 12,588.82 × 5,144.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,123.03x = 64,758,230.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,758,230.52/9,123.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,098.32

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