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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,086.67, 12,538.68 and 5,107.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,086.67, 12,538.68 and 5,107.77 is: 7,048.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,086.67 : 12,538.68 = 5,107.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,086.67/12,538.68 = 5,107.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,086.67x = 12,538.68 × 5,107.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,086.67x = 64,044,693.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,044,693.54/9,086.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,048.20

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