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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,083.26, 12,535.70 and 5,105.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,083.26, 12,535.70 and 5,105.34 is: 7,045.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,083.26 : 12,535.70 = 5,105.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,083.26/12,535.70 = 5,105.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,083.26x = 12,535.70 × 5,105.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,083.26x = 63,999,010.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,999,010.64/9,083.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,045.82

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