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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,108.62, 12,569.68 and 5,129.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,108.62, 12,569.68 and 5,129.75 is: 7,078.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,108.62 : 12,569.68 = 5,129.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,108.62/12,569.68 = 5,129.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,108.62x = 12,569.68 × 5,129.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,108.62x = 64,479,283.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,479,283.11/9,108.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,078.93

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