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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,123.54, 12,591.59 and 5,144.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,123.54, 12,591.59 and 5,144.56 is: 7,100.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,123.54 : 12,591.59 = 5,144.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,123.54/12,591.59 = 5,144.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,123.54x = 12,591.59 × 5,144.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,123.54x = 64,778,203.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,778,203.88/9,123.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,100.12

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