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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,111.85, 12,574.73 and 5,133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,111.85, 12,574.73 and 5,133.20 is: 7,084.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,111.85 : 12,574.73 = 5,133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,111.85/12,574.73 = 5,133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,111.85x = 12,574.73 × 5,133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,111.85x = 64,548,554.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,548,554.00/9,111.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,084.02

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