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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,113.18, 12,575.72 and 5,134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,113.18, 12,575.72 and 5,134.52 is: 7,085.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,113.18 : 12,575.72 = 5,134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,113.18/12,575.72 = 5,134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,113.18x = 12,575.72 × 5,134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,113.18x = 64,570,330.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,570,330.13/9,113.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,085.38

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