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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,091.30, 12,545.92 and 5,112.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,091.30, 12,545.92 and 5,112.33 is: 7,054.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,091.30 : 12,545.92 = 5,112.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,091.30/12,545.92 = 5,112.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,091.30x = 12,545.92 × 5,112.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,091.30x = 64,138,794.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,138,794.90/9,091.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,054.96

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