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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,106.74, 12,566.52 and 5,127.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,106.74, 12,566.52 and 5,127.12 is: 7,074.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,106.74 : 12,566.52 = 5,127.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,106.74/12,566.52 = 5,127.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,106.74x = 12,566.52 × 5,127.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,106.74x = 64,430,056.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,430,056.02/9,106.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,074.99

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