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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,125.02, 12,592.56 and 5,297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,125.02, 12,592.56 and 5,297.44 is: 7,310.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,125.02 : 12,592.56 = 5,297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,125.02/12,592.56 = 5,297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,125.02x = 12,592.56 × 5,297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,125.02x = 66,708,331.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,708,331.05/9,125.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,310.49

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