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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,123.35, 12,590.20 and 5,144.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,123.35, 12,590.20 and 5,144.43 is: 7,099.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,123.35 : 12,590.20 = 5,144.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,123.35/12,590.20 = 5,144.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,123.35x = 12,590.20 × 5,144.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,123.35x = 64,769,402.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,769,402.59/9,123.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,099.30

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