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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,101.55, 12,560.33 and 5,122.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,101.55, 12,560.33 and 5,122.65 is: 7,069.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,101.55 : 12,560.33 = 5,122.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,101.55/12,560.33 = 5,122.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,101.55x = 12,560.33 × 5,122.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,101.55x = 64,342,148.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,342,148.86/9,101.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,069.36

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