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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,104.34, 12,563.97 and 5,126.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,104.34, 12,563.97 and 5,126.73 is: 7,074.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,104.34 : 12,563.97 = 5,126.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,104.34/12,563.97 = 5,126.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,104.34x = 12,563.97 × 5,126.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,104.34x = 64,412,081.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,412,081.92/9,104.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,074.88

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