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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,114.24, 12,577.85 and 5,135.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,114.24, 12,577.85 and 5,135.25 is: 7,086.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,114.24 : 12,577.85 = 5,135.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,114.24/12,577.85 = 5,135.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,114.24x = 12,577.85 × 5,135.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,114.24x = 64,590,404.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,590,404.21/9,114.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,086.76

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