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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,104.89, 12,564.71 and 5,126.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,104.89, 12,564.71 and 5,126.01 is: 7,073.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,104.89 : 12,564.71 = 5,126.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,104.89/12,564.71 = 5,126.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,104.89x = 12,564.71 × 5,126.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,104.89x = 64,406,740.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,406,740.65/9,104.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,073.87

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