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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,086.31, 12,539.15 and 5,107.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,086.31, 12,539.15 and 5,107.39 is: 7,048.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,086.31 : 12,539.15 = 5,107.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,086.31/12,539.15 = 5,107.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,086.31x = 12,539.15 × 5,107.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,086.31x = 64,042,320.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,042,320.32/9,086.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,048.22

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