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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,111.84, 12,571.60 and 5,571.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,111.84, 12,571.60 and 5,571.32 is: 7,686.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,111.84 : 12,571.60 = 5,571.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,111.84/12,571.60 = 5,571.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,111.84x = 12,571.60 × 5,571.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,111.84x = 70,040,406.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,040,406.51/9,111.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,686.75

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