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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,105.56, 12,566.80 and 5,127.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,105.56, 12,566.80 and 5,127.42 is: 7,076.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,105.56 : 12,566.80 = 5,127.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,105.56/12,566.80 = 5,127.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,105.56x = 12,566.80 × 5,127.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,105.56x = 64,435,261.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,435,261.66/9,105.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,076.47

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