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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,114.58, 12,577.98 and 5,136.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,114.58, 12,577.98 and 5,136.07 is: 7,087.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,114.58 : 12,577.98 = 5,136.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,114.58/12,577.98 = 5,136.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,114.58x = 12,577.98 × 5,136.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,114.58x = 64,601,385.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,601,385.74/9,114.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,087.70

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