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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,091.46, 12,545.55 and 5,112.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,091.46, 12,545.55 and 5,112.47 is: 7,054.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,091.46 : 12,545.55 = 5,112.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,091.46/12,545.55 = 5,112.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,091.46x = 12,545.55 × 5,112.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,091.46x = 64,138,685.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,138,685.28/9,091.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,054.83

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