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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,084.83, 12,536.45 and 5,106.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,084.83, 12,536.45 and 5,106.54 is: 7,046.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,084.83 : 12,536.45 = 5,106.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,084.83/12,536.45 = 5,106.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,084.83x = 12,536.45 × 5,106.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,084.83x = 64,017,909.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,017,909.65/9,084.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,046.68

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