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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,109.72, 12,571.29 and 5,130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,109.72, 12,571.29 and 5,130.88 is: 7,080.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,109.72 : 12,571.29 = 5,130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,109.72/12,571.29 = 5,130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,109.72x = 12,571.29 × 5,130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,109.72x = 64,501,780.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,501,780.44/9,109.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,080.54

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