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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,123.54, 12,593.62 and 5,347.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,123.54, 12,593.62 and 5,347.92 is: 7,381.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,123.54 : 12,593.62 = 5,347.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,123.54/12,593.62 = 5,347.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,123.54x = 12,593.62 × 5,347.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,123.54x = 67,349,672.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,349,672.27/9,123.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,381.97

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