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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,109.43, 12,571.35 and 5,076.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,109.43, 12,571.35 and 5,076.62 is: 7,005.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,109.43 : 12,571.35 = 5,076.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,109.43/12,571.35 = 5,076.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,109.43x = 12,571.35 × 5,076.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,109.43x = 63,819,966.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,819,966.84/9,109.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,005.92

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