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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,012.38, 13,512.97 and 3,751.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,012.38, 13,512.97 and 3,751.07 is: 5,624.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,012.38 : 13,512.97 = 3,751.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,012.38/13,512.97 = 3,751.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,012.38x = 13,512.97 × 3,751.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,012.38x = 50,688,096.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,688,096.38/9,012.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,624.27

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