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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,111.29, 12,573.90 and 5,133.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,111.29, 12,573.90 and 5,133.11 is: 7,083.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,111.29 : 12,573.90 = 5,133.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,111.29/12,573.90 = 5,133.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,111.29x = 12,573.90 × 5,133.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,111.29x = 64,543,148.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,543,148.96/9,111.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,083.87

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