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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,111.51, 12,577.41 and 7,122.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,111.51, 12,577.41 and 7,122.71 is: 9,832.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,111.51 : 12,577.41 = 7,122.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,111.51/12,577.41 = 7,122.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,111.51x = 12,577.41 × 7,122.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,111.51x = 89,585,270.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,585,270.10/9,111.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,832.10

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