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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,086.07, 12,540.06 and 5,107.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,086.07, 12,540.06 and 5,107.44 is: 7,048.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,086.07 : 12,540.06 = 5,107.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,086.07/12,540.06 = 5,107.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,086.07x = 12,540.06 × 5,107.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,086.07x = 64,047,604.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,047,604.05/9,086.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,048.99

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