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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,106.86, 12,566.13 and 5,127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,106.86, 12,566.13 and 5,127.18 is: 7,074.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,106.86 : 12,566.13 = 5,127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,106.86/12,566.13 = 5,127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,106.86x = 12,566.13 × 5,127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,106.86x = 64,428,810.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,428,810.41/9,106.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,074.76

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