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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,111.06, 12,572.69 and 5,131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,111.06, 12,572.69 and 5,131.94 is: 7,081.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,111.06 : 12,572.69 = 5,131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,111.06/12,572.69 = 5,131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,111.06x = 12,572.69 × 5,131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,111.06x = 64,522,290.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,522,290.72/9,111.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,081.75

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