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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,111.84, 12,574.62 and 5,133.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,111.84, 12,574.62 and 5,133.12 is: 7,083.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,111.84 : 12,574.62 = 5,133.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,111.84/12,574.62 = 5,133.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,111.84x = 12,574.62 × 5,133.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,111.84x = 64,547,033.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,547,033.41/9,111.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,083.86

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