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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,108.46, 12,569.67 and 5,129.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,108.46, 12,569.67 and 5,129.49 is: 7,078.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,108.46 : 12,569.67 = 5,129.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,108.46/12,569.67 = 5,129.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,108.46x = 12,569.67 × 5,129.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,108.46x = 64,475,996.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,475,996.57/9,108.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,078.70

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