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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,083.61, 12,532.34 and 5,103.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,083.61, 12,532.34 and 5,103.88 is: 7,041.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,083.61 : 12,532.34 = 5,103.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,083.61/12,532.34 = 5,103.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,083.61x = 12,532.34 × 5,103.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,083.61x = 63,963,540.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,963,540.91/9,083.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,041.64

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