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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,111.88, 12,573.44 and 5,334.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,111.88, 12,573.44 and 5,334.85 is: 7,361.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,111.88 : 12,573.44 = 5,334.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,111.88/12,573.44 = 5,334.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,111.88x = 12,573.44 × 5,334.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,111.88x = 67,077,353.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,077,353.52/9,111.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,361.53

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