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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,109.56, 12,571.23 and 5,130.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,109.56, 12,571.23 and 5,130.73 is: 7,080.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,109.56 : 12,571.23 = 5,130.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,109.56/12,571.23 = 5,130.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,109.56x = 12,571.23 × 5,130.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,109.56x = 64,499,586.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,499,586.90/9,109.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,080.43

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