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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,112.31, 12,577.34 and 5,933.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,112.31, 12,577.34 and 5,933.55 is: 8,189.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,112.31 : 12,577.34 = 5,933.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,112.31/12,577.34 = 5,933.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,112.31x = 12,577.34 × 5,933.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,112.31x = 74,628,267.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,628,267.01/9,112.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,189.83

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