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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,106.91, 12,564.64 and 5,127.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,106.91, 12,564.64 and 5,127.25 is: 7,073.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,106.91 : 12,564.64 = 5,127.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,106.91/12,564.64 = 5,127.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,106.91x = 12,564.64 × 5,127.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,106.91x = 64,422,020.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,422,020.16/9,106.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,073.97

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