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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,086.95, 12,540.11 and 5,107.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,086.95, 12,540.11 and 5,107.83 is: 7,048.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,086.95 : 12,540.11 = 5,107.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,086.95/12,540.11 = 5,107.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,086.95x = 12,540.11 × 5,107.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,086.95x = 64,052,750.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,052,750.06/9,086.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,048.87

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