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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,112.50, 12,577.60 and 5,933.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,112.50, 12,577.60 and 5,933.73 is: 8,190.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,112.50 : 12,577.60 = 5,933.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,112.50/12,577.60 = 5,933.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,112.50x = 12,577.60 × 5,933.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,112.50x = 74,632,137.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,632,137.03/9,112.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,190.08

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