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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,091.92, 12,545.28 and 5,112.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,091.92, 12,545.28 and 5,112.72 is: 7,054.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,091.92 : 12,545.28 = 5,112.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,091.92/12,545.28 = 5,112.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,091.92x = 12,545.28 × 5,112.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,091.92x = 64,140,503.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,140,503.96/9,091.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,054.67

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