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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,087.73, 12,540.63 and 5,109.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,087.73, 12,540.63 and 5,109.22 is: 7,050.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,087.73 : 12,540.63 = 5,109.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,087.73/12,540.63 = 5,109.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,087.73x = 12,540.63 × 5,109.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,087.73x = 64,072,837.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,072,837.61/9,087.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,050.48

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