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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,084.78, 12,535.59 and 5,105.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,084.78, 12,535.59 and 5,105.13 is: 7,044.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,084.78 : 12,535.59 = 5,105.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,084.78/12,535.59 = 5,105.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,084.78x = 12,535.59 × 5,105.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,084.78x = 63,995,816.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,995,816.58/9,084.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,044.29

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