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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,103.48, 12,561.91 and 5,124.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,103.48, 12,561.91 and 5,124.51 is: 7,071.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,103.48 : 12,561.91 = 5,124.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,103.48/12,561.91 = 5,124.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,103.48x = 12,561.91 × 5,124.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,103.48x = 64,373,633.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,373,633.41/9,103.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,071.32

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