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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,123.47, 12,591.60 and 5,348.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,123.47, 12,591.60 and 5,348.12 is: 7,381.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,123.47 : 12,591.60 = 5,348.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,123.47/12,591.60 = 5,348.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,123.47x = 12,591.60 × 5,348.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,123.47x = 67,341,324.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,341,324.83/9,123.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,381.11

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