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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,108.14, 12,569.46 and 5,129.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,108.14, 12,569.46 and 5,129.38 is: 7,078.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,108.14 : 12,569.46 = 5,129.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,108.14/12,569.46 = 5,129.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,108.14x = 12,569.46 × 5,129.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,108.14x = 64,473,533.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,473,533.21/9,108.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,078.68

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