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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,111.38, 12,573.89 and 5,132.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,111.38, 12,573.89 and 5,132.39 is: 7,082.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,111.38 : 12,573.89 = 5,132.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,111.38/12,573.89 = 5,132.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,111.38x = 12,573.89 × 5,132.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,111.38x = 64,534,018.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,534,018.77/9,111.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,082.80

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