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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,092.64, 12,548.86 and 5,113.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,092.64, 12,548.86 and 5,113.64 is: 7,057.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,092.64 : 12,548.86 = 5,113.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,092.64/12,548.86 = 5,113.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,092.64x = 12,548.86 × 5,113.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,092.64x = 64,170,352.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,170,352.45/9,092.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,057.40

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