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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,109.61, 12,571.31 and 5,130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,109.61, 12,571.31 and 5,130.80 is: 7,080.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,109.61 : 12,571.31 = 5,130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,109.61/12,571.31 = 5,130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,109.61x = 12,571.31 × 5,130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,109.61x = 64,500,788.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,500,788.84/9,109.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,080.52

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