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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,109.26, 12,571.02 and 5,130.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,109.26, 12,571.02 and 5,130.51 is: 7,080.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,109.26 : 12,571.02 = 5,130.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,109.26/12,571.02 = 5,130.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,109.26x = 12,571.02 × 5,130.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,109.26x = 64,495,743.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,495,743.82/9,109.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,080.24

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