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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,085.87, 12,538.45 and 5,107.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,085.87, 12,538.45 and 5,107.02 is: 7,047.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,085.87 : 12,538.45 = 5,107.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,085.87/12,538.45 = 5,107.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,085.87x = 12,538.45 × 5,107.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,085.87x = 64,034,151.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,034,151.35/9,085.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,047.66

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