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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,109.52, 12,570.66 and 5,130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,109.52, 12,570.66 and 5,130.50 is: 7,079.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,109.52 : 12,570.66 = 5,130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,109.52/12,570.66 = 5,130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,109.52x = 12,570.66 × 5,130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,109.52x = 64,493,771.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,493,771.13/9,109.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,079.82

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