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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,112.06, 12,573.93 and 5,334.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,112.06, 12,573.93 and 5,334.69 is: 7,361.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,112.06 : 12,573.93 = 5,334.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,112.06/12,573.93 = 5,334.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,112.06x = 12,573.93 × 5,334.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,112.06x = 67,078,085.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,078,085.79/9,112.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,361.46

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