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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,091.51, 12,543.19 and 5,111.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,091.51, 12,543.19 and 5,111.78 is: 7,052.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,091.51 : 12,543.19 = 5,111.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,091.51/12,543.19 = 5,111.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,091.51x = 12,543.19 × 5,111.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,091.51x = 64,117,952.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,117,952.28/9,091.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,052.51

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