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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,087.61, 12,537.87 and 5,107.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,087.61, 12,537.87 and 5,107.87 is: 7,047.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,087.61 : 12,537.87 = 5,107.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,087.61/12,537.87 = 5,107.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,087.61x = 12,537.87 × 5,107.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,087.61x = 64,041,810.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,041,810.04/9,087.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,047.16

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