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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,114.83, 12,578.32 and 5,136.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,114.83, 12,578.32 and 5,136.33 is: 7,088.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,114.83 : 12,578.32 = 5,136.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,114.83/12,578.32 = 5,136.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,114.83x = 12,578.32 × 5,136.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,114.83x = 64,606,376.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,606,376.68/9,114.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,088.05

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