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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,091.24, 12,547.02 and 5,112.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,091.24, 12,547.02 and 5,112.52 is: 7,055.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,091.24 : 12,547.02 = 5,112.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,091.24/12,547.02 = 5,112.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,091.24x = 12,547.02 × 5,112.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,091.24x = 64,146,890.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,146,890.69/9,091.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,055.90

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