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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,105.31, 12,565.35 and 5,126.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,105.31, 12,565.35 and 5,126.48 is: 7,074.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,105.31 : 12,565.35 = 5,126.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,105.31/12,565.35 = 5,126.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,105.31x = 12,565.35 × 5,126.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,105.31x = 64,416,015.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,416,015.47/9,105.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,074.55

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