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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,091.68, 12,546.39 and 5,112.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,091.68, 12,546.39 and 5,112.79 is: 7,055.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,091.68 : 12,546.39 = 5,112.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,091.68/12,546.39 = 5,112.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,091.68x = 12,546.39 × 5,112.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,091.68x = 64,147,045.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,147,045.14/9,091.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,055.58

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