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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,091.82, 12,547.70 and 5,112.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,091.82, 12,547.70 and 5,112.84 is: 7,056.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,091.82 : 12,547.70 = 5,112.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,091.82/12,547.70 = 5,112.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,091.82x = 12,547.70 × 5,112.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,091.82x = 64,154,382.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,154,382.47/9,091.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,056.28

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