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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,111.49, 12,573.89 and 5,132.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,111.49, 12,573.89 and 5,132.67 is: 7,083.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,111.49 : 12,573.89 = 5,132.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,111.49/12,573.89 = 5,132.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,111.49x = 12,573.89 × 5,132.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,111.49x = 64,537,627.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,537,627.99/9,111.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,083.10

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