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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,109.17, 12,570.42 and 5,130.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,109.17, 12,570.42 and 5,130.05 is: 7,079.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,109.17 : 12,570.42 = 5,130.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,109.17/12,570.42 = 5,130.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,109.17x = 12,570.42 × 5,130.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,109.17x = 64,486,851.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,486,851.69/9,109.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,079.33

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