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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,084.86, 12,536.93 and 5,105.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,084.86, 12,536.93 and 5,105.91 is: 7,046.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,084.86 : 12,536.93 = 5,105.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,084.86/12,536.93 = 5,105.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,084.86x = 12,536.93 × 5,105.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,084.86x = 64,012,449.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,012,449.02/9,084.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,046.06

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