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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,080.23, 12,530.90 and 5,101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,080.23, 12,530.90 and 5,101.60 is: 7,040.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,080.23 : 12,530.90 = 5,101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,080.23/12,530.90 = 5,101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,080.23x = 12,530.90 × 5,101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,080.23x = 63,927,591.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,927,591.50/9,080.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,040.31

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