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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,092.79, 12,548.25 and 5,113.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,092.79, 12,548.25 and 5,113.89 is: 7,057.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,092.79 : 12,548.25 = 5,113.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,092.79/12,548.25 = 5,113.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,092.79x = 12,548.25 × 5,113.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,092.79x = 64,170,370.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,170,370.19/9,092.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,057.28

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