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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,105.58, 12,565.50 and 5,127.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,105.58, 12,565.50 and 5,127.13 is: 7,075.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,105.58 : 12,565.50 = 5,127.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,105.58/12,565.50 = 5,127.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,105.58x = 12,565.50 × 5,127.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,105.58x = 64,424,952.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,424,952.02/9,105.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,075.33

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