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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,090.48, 12,544.43 and 5,111.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,090.48, 12,544.43 and 5,111.97 is: 7,054.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,090.48 : 12,544.43 = 5,111.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,090.48/12,544.43 = 5,111.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,090.48x = 12,544.43 × 5,111.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,090.48x = 64,126,724.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,126,724.27/9,090.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,054.27

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