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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,112.53, 13,674.56 and 5,224.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,112.53, 13,674.56 and 5,224.53 is: 7,840.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,112.53 : 13,674.56 = 5,224.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,112.53/13,674.56 = 5,224.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,112.53x = 13,674.56 × 5,224.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,112.53x = 71,443,122.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,443,122.83/9,112.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,840.10

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