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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,081.63, 12,535.02 and 5,104.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,081.63, 12,535.02 and 5,104.02 is: 7,044.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,081.63 : 12,535.02 = 5,104.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,081.63/12,535.02 = 5,104.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,081.63x = 12,535.02 × 5,104.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,081.63x = 63,978,992.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,978,992.78/9,081.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,044.88

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