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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,106.26, 12,566.87 and 5,127.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,106.26, 12,566.87 and 5,127.51 is: 7,076.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,106.26 : 12,566.87 = 5,127.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,106.26/12,566.87 = 5,127.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,106.26x = 12,566.87 × 5,127.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,106.26x = 64,436,725.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,436,725.96/9,106.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,076.09

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