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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,108.30, 12,569.50 and 5,129.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,108.30, 12,569.50 and 5,129.48 is: 7,078.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,108.30 : 12,569.50 = 5,129.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,108.30/12,569.50 = 5,129.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,108.30x = 12,569.50 × 5,129.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,108.30x = 64,474,998.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,474,998.86/9,108.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,078.71

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