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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,114.59, 12,577.77 and 5,136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,114.59, 12,577.77 and 5,136.50 is: 7,088.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,114.59 : 12,577.77 = 5,136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,114.59/12,577.77 = 5,136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,114.59x = 12,577.77 × 5,136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,114.59x = 64,605,652.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,605,652.72/9,114.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,088.16

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