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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,103.23, 12,561.48 and 5,124.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,103.23, 12,561.48 and 5,124.27 is: 7,070.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,103.23 : 12,561.48 = 5,124.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,103.23/12,561.48 = 5,124.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,103.23x = 12,561.48 × 5,124.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,103.23x = 64,368,415.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,368,415.12/9,103.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,070.94

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