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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,108.02, 12,569.01 and 5,129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,108.02, 12,569.01 and 5,129.16 is: 7,078.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,108.02 : 12,569.01 = 5,129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,108.02/12,569.01 = 5,129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,108.02x = 12,569.01 × 5,129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,108.02x = 64,468,463.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,468,463.33/9,108.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,078.21

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