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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,109.02, 12,570.35 and 5,130.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,109.02, 12,570.35 and 5,130.06 is: 7,079.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,109.02 : 12,570.35 = 5,130.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,109.02/12,570.35 = 5,130.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,109.02x = 12,570.35 × 5,130.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,109.02x = 64,486,624.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,486,624.07/9,109.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,079.43

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