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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,114.51, 12,577.86 and 5,135.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,114.51, 12,577.86 and 5,135.55 is: 7,086.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,114.51 : 12,577.86 = 5,135.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,114.51/12,577.86 = 5,135.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,114.51x = 12,577.86 × 5,135.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,114.51x = 64,594,228.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,594,228.92/9,114.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,086.97

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