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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,089.81, 12,544.51 and 5,111.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,089.81, 12,544.51 and 5,111.18 is: 7,053.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,089.81 : 12,544.51 = 5,111.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,089.81/12,544.51 = 5,111.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,089.81x = 12,544.51 × 5,111.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,089.81x = 64,117,248.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,117,248.62/9,089.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,053.75

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