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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,083.52, 12,535.20 and 5,104.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,083.52, 12,535.20 and 5,104.62 is: 7,044.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,083.52 : 12,535.20 = 5,104.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,083.52/12,535.20 = 5,104.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,083.52x = 12,535.20 × 5,104.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,083.52x = 63,987,432.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,987,432.62/9,083.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,044.34

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