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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,114.03, 12,577.32 and 5,337.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,114.03, 12,577.32 and 5,337.90 is: 7,366.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,114.03 : 12,577.32 = 5,337.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,114.03/12,577.32 = 5,337.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,114.03x = 12,577.32 × 5,337.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,114.03x = 67,136,476.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,136,476.43/9,114.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,366.28

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