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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,109.47, 12,571.38 and 5,332.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,109.47, 12,571.38 and 5,332.98 is: 7,359.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,109.47 : 12,571.38 = 5,332.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,109.47/12,571.38 = 5,332.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,109.47x = 12,571.38 × 5,332.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,109.47x = 67,042,918.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,042,918.11/9,109.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,359.69

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