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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,111.53, 12,573.65 and 5,132.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,111.53, 12,573.65 and 5,132.55 is: 7,082.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,111.53 : 12,573.65 = 5,132.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,111.53/12,573.65 = 5,132.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,111.53x = 12,573.65 × 5,132.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,111.53x = 64,534,861.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,534,861.64/9,111.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,082.77

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