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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,107.16, 12,567.96 and 5,127.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,107.16, 12,567.96 and 5,127.48 is: 7,075.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,107.16 : 12,567.96 = 5,127.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,107.16/12,567.96 = 5,127.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,107.16x = 12,567.96 × 5,127.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,107.16x = 64,441,963.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,441,963.54/9,107.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,075.97

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