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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,108.49, 12,569.76 and 5,129.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,108.49, 12,569.76 and 5,129.67 is: 7,078.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,108.49 : 12,569.76 = 5,129.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,108.49/12,569.76 = 5,129.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,108.49x = 12,569.76 × 5,129.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,108.49x = 64,478,695.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,478,695.13/9,108.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,078.97

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