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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,115.15, 12,573.07 and 5,752.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,115.15, 12,573.07 and 5,752.03 is: 7,934.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,115.15 : 12,573.07 = 5,752.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,115.15/12,573.07 = 5,752.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,115.15x = 12,573.07 × 5,752.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,115.15x = 72,320,675.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,320,675.83/9,115.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,934.12

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