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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,104.72, 12,563.82 and 5,125.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,104.72, 12,563.82 and 5,125.08 is: 7,072.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,104.72 : 12,563.82 = 5,125.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,104.72/12,563.82 = 5,125.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,104.72x = 12,563.82 × 5,125.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,104.72x = 64,390,582.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,390,582.61/9,104.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,072.22

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