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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,012.79, 13,512.03 and 5,912.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,012.79, 13,512.03 and 5,912.11 is: 8,863.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,012.79 : 13,512.03 = 5,912.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,012.79/13,512.03 = 5,912.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,012.79x = 13,512.03 × 5,912.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,012.79x = 79,884,607.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,884,607.68/9,012.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,863.47

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