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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,091.31, 12,546.09 and 5,112.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,091.31, 12,546.09 and 5,112.39 is: 7,055.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,091.31 : 12,546.09 = 5,112.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,091.31/12,546.09 = 5,112.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,091.31x = 12,546.09 × 5,112.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,091.31x = 64,140,492.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,140,492.27/9,091.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,055.14

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