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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,086.45, 12,539.42 and 5,107.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,086.45, 12,539.42 and 5,107.33 is: 7,048.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,086.45 : 12,539.42 = 5,107.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,086.45/12,539.42 = 5,107.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,086.45x = 12,539.42 × 5,107.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,086.45x = 64,042,955.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,042,955.95/9,086.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,048.18

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