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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,111.03, 12,573.41 and 5,525.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,111.03, 12,573.41 and 5,525.97 is: 7,625.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,111.03 : 12,573.41 = 5,525.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,111.03/12,573.41 = 5,525.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,111.03x = 12,573.41 × 5,525.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,111.03x = 69,480,258.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,480,258.83/9,111.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,625.95

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