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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,104.46, 12,564.15 and 5,125.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,104.46, 12,564.15 and 5,125.59 is: 7,073.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,104.46 : 12,564.15 = 5,125.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,104.46/12,564.15 = 5,125.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,104.46x = 12,564.15 × 5,125.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,104.46x = 64,398,681.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,398,681.60/9,104.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,073.31

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