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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,104.64, 12,565.61 and 5,126.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,104.64, 12,565.61 and 5,126.52 is: 7,075.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,104.64 : 12,565.61 = 5,126.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,104.64/12,565.61 = 5,126.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,104.64x = 12,565.61 × 5,126.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,104.64x = 64,417,850.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,417,850.98/9,104.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,075.28

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