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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,105.72, 12,563.38 and 5,126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,105.72, 12,563.38 and 5,126.60 is: 7,073.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,105.72 : 12,563.38 = 5,126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,105.72/12,563.38 = 5,126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,105.72x = 12,563.38 × 5,126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,105.72x = 64,407,423.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,407,423.91/9,105.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,073.29

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