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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,084.92, 12,537.54 and 5,105.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,084.92, 12,537.54 and 5,105.96 is: 7,046.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,084.92 : 12,537.54 = 5,105.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,084.92/12,537.54 = 5,105.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,084.92x = 12,537.54 × 5,105.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,084.92x = 64,016,177.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,016,177.74/9,084.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,046.42

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