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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,111.72, 12,573.12 and 5,132.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,111.72, 12,573.12 and 5,132.76 is: 7,082.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,111.72 : 12,573.12 = 5,132.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,111.72/12,573.12 = 5,132.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,111.72x = 12,573.12 × 5,132.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,111.72x = 64,534,807.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,534,807.41/9,111.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,082.62

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