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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,103.72, 12,562.44 and 5,124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,103.72, 12,562.44 and 5,124.08 is: 7,070.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,103.72 : 12,562.44 = 5,124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,103.72/12,562.44 = 5,124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,103.72x = 12,562.44 × 5,124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,103.72x = 64,370,947.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,370,947.56/9,103.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,070.84

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