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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,105.72, 12,565.77 and 5,126.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,105.72, 12,565.77 and 5,126.88 is: 7,075.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,105.72 : 12,565.77 = 5,126.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,105.72/12,565.77 = 5,126.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,105.72x = 12,565.77 × 5,126.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,105.72x = 64,423,194.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,423,194.90/9,105.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,075.02

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