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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,080.69, 12,530.63 and 5,101.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,080.69, 12,530.63 and 5,101.67 is: 7,039.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,080.69 : 12,530.63 = 5,101.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,080.69/12,530.63 = 5,101.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,080.69x = 12,530.63 × 5,101.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,080.69x = 63,927,050.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,927,050.99/9,080.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,039.89

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