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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,111.15, 12,573.63 and 5,132.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,111.15, 12,573.63 and 5,132.03 is: 7,082.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,111.15 : 12,573.63 = 5,132.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,111.15/12,573.63 = 5,132.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,111.15x = 12,573.63 × 5,132.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,111.15x = 64,528,183.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,528,183.50/9,111.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,082.33

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