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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,091.58, 12,545.70 and 5,111.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,091.58, 12,545.70 and 5,111.92 is: 7,054.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,091.58 : 12,545.70 = 5,111.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,091.58/12,545.70 = 5,111.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,091.58x = 12,545.70 × 5,111.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,091.58x = 64,132,614.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,132,614.74/9,091.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,054.07

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