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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,085.79, 12,537.81 and 5,106.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,085.79, 12,537.81 and 5,106.84 is: 7,047.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,085.79 : 12,537.81 = 5,106.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,085.79/12,537.81 = 5,106.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,085.79x = 12,537.81 × 5,106.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,085.79x = 64,028,589.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,028,589.62/9,085.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,047.12

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