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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,102.26, 12,562.33 and 5,124.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,102.26, 12,562.33 and 5,124.15 is: 7,072.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,102.26 : 12,562.33 = 5,124.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,102.26/12,562.33 = 5,124.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,102.26x = 12,562.33 × 5,124.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,102.26x = 64,371,263.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,371,263.27/9,102.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,072.01

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