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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,080.91, 12,530.30 and 5,101.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,080.91, 12,530.30 and 5,101.27 is: 7,038.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,080.91 : 12,530.30 = 5,101.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,080.91/12,530.30 = 5,101.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,080.91x = 12,530.30 × 5,101.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,080.91x = 63,920,380.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,920,380.83/9,080.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,038.98

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