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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,086.97, 12,540.79 and 5,108.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,086.97, 12,540.79 and 5,108.46 is: 7,050.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,086.97 : 12,540.79 = 5,108.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,086.97/12,540.79 = 5,108.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,086.97x = 12,540.79 × 5,108.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,086.97x = 64,064,124.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,064,124.08/9,086.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,050.11

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