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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,104.84, 12,566.41 and 5,125.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,104.84, 12,566.41 and 5,125.95 is: 7,074.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,104.84 : 12,566.41 = 5,125.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,104.84/12,566.41 = 5,125.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,104.84x = 12,566.41 × 5,125.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,104.84x = 64,414,776.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,414,776.52/9,104.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,074.78

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