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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,112.62, 12,575.67 and 5,133.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,112.62, 12,575.67 and 5,133.87 is: 7,084.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,112.62 : 12,575.67 = 5,133.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,112.62/12,575.67 = 5,133.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,112.62x = 12,575.67 × 5,133.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,112.62x = 64,561,854.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,561,854.94/9,112.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,084.88

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