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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,106.72, 12,566.23 and 5,127.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,106.72, 12,566.23 and 5,127.73 is: 7,075.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,106.72 : 12,566.23 = 5,127.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,106.72/12,566.23 = 5,127.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,106.72x = 12,566.23 × 5,127.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,106.72x = 64,436,234.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,436,234.56/9,106.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,075.68

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