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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,090.31, 12,544.49 and 5,111.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,090.31, 12,544.49 and 5,111.42 is: 7,053.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,090.31 : 12,544.49 = 5,111.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,090.31/12,544.49 = 5,111.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,090.31x = 12,544.49 × 5,111.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,090.31x = 64,120,148.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,120,148.94/9,090.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,053.68

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