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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,112.91, 12,574.85 and 5,133.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,112.91, 12,574.85 and 5,133.98 is: 7,084.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,112.91 : 12,574.85 = 5,133.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,112.91/12,574.85 = 5,133.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,112.91x = 12,574.85 × 5,133.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,112.91x = 64,559,034.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,559,034.17/9,112.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,084.35

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