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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,085.72, 12,536.94 and 5,106.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,085.72, 12,536.94 and 5,106.08 is: 7,045.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,085.72 : 12,536.94 = 5,106.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,085.72/12,536.94 = 5,106.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,085.72x = 12,536.94 × 5,106.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,085.72x = 64,014,618.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,014,618.60/9,085.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,045.63

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