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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,106.72, 12,567.15 and 5,127.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,106.72, 12,567.15 and 5,127.88 is: 7,076.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,106.72 : 12,567.15 = 5,127.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,106.72/12,567.15 = 5,127.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,106.72x = 12,567.15 × 5,127.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,106.72x = 64,442,837.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,442,837.14/9,106.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,076.40

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