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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,087.16, 12,540.52 and 5,108.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,087.16, 12,540.52 and 5,108.02 is: 7,049.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,087.16 : 12,540.52 = 5,108.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,087.16/12,540.52 = 5,108.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,087.16x = 12,540.52 × 5,108.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,087.16x = 64,057,226.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,057,226.97/9,087.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,049.20

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