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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,108.52, 12,569.51 and 5,129.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,108.52, 12,569.51 and 5,129.55 is: 7,078.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,108.52 : 12,569.51 = 5,129.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,108.52/12,569.51 = 5,129.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,108.52x = 12,569.51 × 5,129.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,108.52x = 64,475,942.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,475,942.84/9,108.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,078.64

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