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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,087.84, 12,541.20 and 5,108.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,087.84, 12,541.20 and 5,108.96 is: 7,050.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,087.84 : 12,541.20 = 5,108.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,087.84/12,541.20 = 5,108.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,087.84x = 12,541.20 × 5,108.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,087.84x = 64,072,520.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,072,520.51/9,087.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,050.36

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