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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,111.81, 12,574.34 and 5,133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,111.81, 12,574.34 and 5,133 is: 7,083.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,111.81 : 12,574.34 = 5,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,111.81/12,574.34 = 5,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,111.81x = 12,574.34 × 5,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,111.81x = 64,544,087.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,544,087.22/9,111.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,083.56

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