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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,089.02, 12,541.53 and 5,312.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,089.02, 12,541.53 and 5,312.53 is: 7,330.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,089.02 : 12,541.53 = 5,312.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,089.02/12,541.53 = 5,312.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,089.02x = 12,541.53 × 5,312.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,089.02x = 66,627,254.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,627,254.37/9,089.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,330.52

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