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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,123.48, 12,590.03 and 5,145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,123.48, 12,590.03 and 5,145.44 is: 7,100.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,123.48 : 12,590.03 = 5,145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,123.48/12,590.03 = 5,145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,123.48x = 12,590.03 × 5,145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,123.48x = 64,781,155.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,781,155.29/9,123.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,100.49

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