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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,084.71, 12,537.26 and 5,105.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,084.71, 12,537.26 and 5,105.81 is: 7,046.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,084.71 : 12,537.26 = 5,105.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,084.71/12,537.26 = 5,105.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,084.71x = 12,537.26 × 5,105.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,084.71x = 64,012,779.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,012,779.27/9,084.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,046.21

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