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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,104.14, 12,564.91 and 5,126.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,104.14, 12,564.91 and 5,126.03 is: 7,074.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,104.14 : 12,564.91 = 5,126.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,104.14/12,564.91 = 5,126.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,104.14x = 12,564.91 × 5,126.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,104.14x = 64,408,017.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,408,017.15/9,104.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,074.59

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