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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,101.79, 12,560.81 and 5,124.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,101.79, 12,560.81 and 5,124.15 is: 7,071.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,101.79 : 12,560.81 = 5,124.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,101.79/12,560.81 = 5,124.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,101.79x = 12,560.81 × 5,124.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,101.79x = 64,363,448.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,363,448.94/9,101.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,071.52

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