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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,082.97, 12,535.62 and 5,104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,082.97, 12,535.62 and 5,104 is: 7,044.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,082.97 : 12,535.62 = 5,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,082.97/12,535.62 = 5,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,082.97x = 12,535.62 × 5,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,082.97x = 63,981,804.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,981,804.48/9,082.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,044.15

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