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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,085.89, 12,538.54 and 5,107.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,085.89, 12,538.54 and 5,107.03 is: 7,047.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,085.89 : 12,538.54 = 5,107.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,085.89/12,538.54 = 5,107.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,085.89x = 12,538.54 × 5,107.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,085.89x = 64,034,699.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,034,699.94/9,085.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,047.71

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