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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,105.55, 12,565.70 and 5,126.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,105.55, 12,565.70 and 5,126.73 is: 7,074.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,105.55 : 12,565.70 = 5,126.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,105.55/12,565.70 = 5,126.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,105.55x = 12,565.70 × 5,126.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,105.55x = 64,420,897.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,420,897.63/9,105.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,074.91

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