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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,105.59, 12,565.69 and 5,127.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,105.59, 12,565.69 and 5,127.98 is: 7,076.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,105.59 : 12,565.69 = 5,127.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,105.59/12,565.69 = 5,127.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,105.59x = 12,565.69 × 5,127.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,105.59x = 64,436,531.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,436,531.36/9,105.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,076.59

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