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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,104.79, 12,564.84 and 5,126.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,104.79, 12,564.84 and 5,126.04 is: 7,074.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,104.79 : 12,564.84 = 5,126.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,104.79/12,564.84 = 5,126.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,104.79x = 12,564.84 × 5,126.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,104.79x = 64,407,872.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,407,872.43/9,104.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,074.06

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