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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,091.49, 12,545.37 and 5,112.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,091.49, 12,545.37 and 5,112.52 is: 7,054.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,091.49 : 12,545.37 = 5,112.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,091.49/12,545.37 = 5,112.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,091.49x = 12,545.37 × 5,112.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,091.49x = 64,138,416.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,138,416.48/9,091.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,054.77

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