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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,091.45, 12,546.18 and 5,112.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,091.45, 12,546.18 and 5,112.52 is: 7,055.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,091.45 : 12,546.18 = 5,112.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,091.45/12,546.18 = 5,112.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,091.45x = 12,546.18 × 5,112.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,091.45x = 64,142,596.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,142,596.17/9,091.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,055.27

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