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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,109.78, 12,571.25 and 5,130.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,109.78, 12,571.25 and 5,130.92 is: 7,080.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,109.78 : 12,571.25 = 5,130.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,109.78/12,571.25 = 5,130.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,109.78x = 12,571.25 × 5,130.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,109.78x = 64,502,122.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,502,122.31/9,109.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,080.54

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