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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,086.35, 12,539.01 and 5,108.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,086.35, 12,539.01 and 5,108.26 is: 7,049.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,086.35 : 12,539.01 = 5,108.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,086.35/12,539.01 = 5,108.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,086.35x = 12,539.01 × 5,108.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,086.35x = 64,052,523.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,052,523.22/9,086.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,049.31

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