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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,105.82, 12,566.75 and 5,127.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,105.82, 12,566.75 and 5,127.30 is: 7,076.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,105.82 : 12,566.75 = 5,127.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,105.82/12,566.75 = 5,127.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,105.82x = 12,566.75 × 5,127.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,105.82x = 64,433,471.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,433,471.64/9,105.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,076.08

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