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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,105.70, 12,566.49 and 5,073.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,105.70, 12,566.49 and 5,073.16 is: 7,001.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,105.70 : 12,566.49 = 5,073.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,105.70/12,566.49 = 5,073.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,105.70x = 12,566.49 × 5,073.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,105.70x = 63,751,814.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,751,814.41/9,105.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,001.31

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