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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,111.62, 12,573.96 and 5,133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,111.62, 12,573.96 and 5,133.44 is: 7,084.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,111.62 : 12,573.96 = 5,133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,111.62/12,573.96 = 5,133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,111.62x = 12,573.96 × 5,133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,111.62x = 64,547,669.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,547,669.22/9,111.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,084.10

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