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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,100.16, 12,556.32 and 5,121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,100.16, 12,556.32 and 5,121.44 is: 7,066.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,100.16 : 12,556.32 = 5,121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,100.16/12,556.32 = 5,121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,100.16x = 12,556.32 × 5,121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,100.16x = 64,306,439.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,306,439.50/9,100.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,066.52

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