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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,112.10, 12,574.80 and 5,334.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,112.10, 12,574.80 and 5,334.44 is: 7,361.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,112.10 : 12,574.80 = 5,334.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,112.10/12,574.80 = 5,334.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,112.10x = 12,574.80 × 5,334.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,112.10x = 67,079,516.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,079,516.11/9,112.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,361.59

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