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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,103.34, 12,562.59 and 5,125.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,103.34, 12,562.59 and 5,125.73 is: 7,073.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,103.34 : 12,562.59 = 5,125.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,103.34/12,562.59 = 5,125.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,103.34x = 12,562.59 × 5,125.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,103.34x = 64,392,471.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,392,471.51/9,103.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,073.50

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