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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,092.47, 12,547.57 and 5,113.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,092.47, 12,547.57 and 5,113.58 is: 7,056.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,092.47 : 12,547.57 = 5,113.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,092.47/12,547.57 = 5,113.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,092.47x = 12,547.57 × 5,113.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,092.47x = 64,162,971.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,162,971.63/9,092.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,056.72

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