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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,114.17, 12,577.56 and 5,135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,114.17, 12,577.56 and 5,135.28 is: 7,086.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,114.17 : 12,577.56 = 5,135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,114.17/12,577.56 = 5,135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,114.17x = 12,577.56 × 5,135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,114.17x = 64,589,292.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,589,292.32/9,114.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,086.69

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