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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,082.59, 12,532.94 and 5,102.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,082.59, 12,532.94 and 5,102.86 is: 7,041.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,082.59 : 12,532.94 = 5,102.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,082.59/12,532.94 = 5,102.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,082.59x = 12,532.94 × 5,102.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,082.59x = 63,953,838.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,953,838.21/9,082.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,041.37

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