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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,091.38, 12,547.38 and 5,112.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,091.38, 12,547.38 and 5,112.66 is: 7,056.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,091.38 : 12,547.38 = 5,112.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,091.38/12,547.38 = 5,112.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,091.38x = 12,547.38 × 5,112.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,091.38x = 64,150,487.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,150,487.83/9,091.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,056.19

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