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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,105.39, 12,565.40 and 5,126.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,105.39, 12,565.40 and 5,126.51 is: 7,074.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,105.39 : 12,565.40 = 5,126.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,105.39/12,565.40 = 5,126.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,105.39x = 12,565.40 × 5,126.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,105.39x = 64,416,560.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,416,560.29/9,105.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,074.55

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