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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,109.31, 12,570.89 and 5,130.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,109.31, 12,570.89 and 5,130.48 is: 7,080.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,109.31 : 12,570.89 = 5,130.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,109.31/12,570.89 = 5,130.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,109.31x = 12,570.89 × 5,130.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,109.31x = 64,494,674.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,494,674.07/9,109.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,080.09

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