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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,091.63, 12,547.47 and 5,112.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,091.63, 12,547.47 and 5,112.64 is: 7,056.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,091.63 : 12,547.47 = 5,112.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,091.63/12,547.47 = 5,112.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,091.63x = 12,547.47 × 5,112.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,091.63x = 64,150,697.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,150,697.02/9,091.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,056.02

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