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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,083.40, 12,535.55 and 5,105.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,083.40, 12,535.55 and 5,105.76 is: 7,046.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,083.40 : 12,535.55 = 5,105.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,083.40/12,535.55 = 5,105.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,083.40x = 12,535.55 × 5,105.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,083.40x = 64,003,484.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,003,484.24/9,083.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,046.20

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