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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,103.04, 12,562.72 and 5,124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,103.04, 12,562.72 and 5,124.40 is: 7,071.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,103.04 : 12,562.72 = 5,124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,103.04/12,562.72 = 5,124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,103.04x = 12,562.72 × 5,124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,103.04x = 64,376,402.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,376,402.37/9,103.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,071.97

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