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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,103.02, 12,562.68 and 5,124.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,103.02, 12,562.68 and 5,124.42 is: 7,071.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,103.02 : 12,562.68 = 5,124.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,103.02/12,562.68 = 5,124.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,103.02x = 12,562.68 × 5,124.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,103.02x = 64,376,448.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,376,448.65/9,103.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,071.99

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