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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,111.40, 12,558.96 and 7,118.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,111.40, 12,558.96 and 7,118.48 is: 9,811.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,111.40 : 12,558.96 = 7,118.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,111.40/12,558.96 = 7,118.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,111.40x = 12,558.96 × 7,118.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,111.40x = 89,400,705.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,400,705.58/9,111.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,811.96

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