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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,090.91, 12,545.53 and 5,111.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,090.91, 12,545.53 and 5,111.99 is: 7,054.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,090.91 : 12,545.53 = 5,111.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,090.91/12,545.53 = 5,111.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,090.91x = 12,545.53 × 5,111.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,090.91x = 64,132,548.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,132,548.40/9,090.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,054.58

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