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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,087.35, 12,540.39 and 5,109.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,087.35, 12,540.39 and 5,109.26 is: 7,050.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,087.35 : 12,540.39 = 5,109.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,087.35/12,540.39 = 5,109.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,087.35x = 12,540.39 × 5,109.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,087.35x = 64,072,113.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,072,113.01/9,087.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,050.69

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