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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,103.16, 12,561.86 and 5,124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,103.16, 12,561.86 and 5,124.44 is: 7,071.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,103.16 : 12,561.86 = 5,124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,103.16/12,561.86 = 5,124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,103.16x = 12,561.86 × 5,124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,103.16x = 64,372,497.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,372,497.86/9,103.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,071.45

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