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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,106.40, 12,566.86 and 5,127.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,106.40, 12,566.86 and 5,127.50 is: 7,075.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,106.40 : 12,566.86 = 5,127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,106.40/12,566.86 = 5,127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,106.40x = 12,566.86 × 5,127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,106.40x = 64,436,574.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,436,574.65/9,106.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,075.97

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