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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,103.34, 12,562.47 and 5,124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,103.34, 12,562.47 and 5,124.44 is: 7,071.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,103.34 : 12,562.47 = 5,124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,103.34/12,562.47 = 5,124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,103.34x = 12,562.47 × 5,124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,103.34x = 64,375,623.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,375,623.77/9,103.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,071.65

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