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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,106.73, 12,566.31 and 5,127.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,106.73, 12,566.31 and 5,127.77 is: 7,075.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,106.73 : 12,566.31 = 5,127.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,106.73/12,566.31 = 5,127.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,106.73x = 12,566.31 × 5,127.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,106.73x = 64,437,147.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,437,147.43/9,106.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,075.77

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