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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,083.46, 12,536.43 and 5,104.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,083.46, 12,536.43 and 5,104.86 is: 7,045.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,083.46 : 12,536.43 = 5,104.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,083.46/12,536.43 = 5,104.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,083.46x = 12,536.43 × 5,104.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,083.46x = 63,996,720.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,996,720.05/9,083.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,045.41

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