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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,112, 12,574.32 and 5,133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,112, 12,574.32 and 5,133.52 is: 7,084.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,112 : 12,574.32 = 5,133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,112/12,574.32 = 5,133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,112x = 12,574.32 × 5,133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,112x = 64,550,523.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,550,523.21/9,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,084.12

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