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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,087.46, 12,540.84 and 5,108.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,087.46, 12,540.84 and 5,108.56 is: 7,049.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,087.46 : 12,540.84 = 5,108.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,087.46/12,540.84 = 5,108.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,087.46x = 12,540.84 × 5,108.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,087.46x = 64,065,633.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,065,633.59/9,087.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,049.89

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