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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,091.74, 12,544.55 and 5,262.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,091.74, 12,544.55 and 5,262.78 is: 7,261.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,091.74 : 12,544.55 = 5,262.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,091.74/12,544.55 = 5,262.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,091.74x = 12,544.55 × 5,262.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,091.74x = 66,019,206.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,019,206.85/9,091.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,261.45

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