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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,123.84, 12,591.36 and 5,091.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,123.84, 12,591.36 and 5,091.12 is: 7,026.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,123.84 : 12,591.36 = 5,091.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,123.84/12,591.36 = 5,091.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,123.84x = 12,591.36 × 5,091.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,123.84x = 64,104,124.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,104,124.72/9,123.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,026.00

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