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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,087.95, 12,541.49 and 5,108.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,087.95, 12,541.49 and 5,108.83 is: 7,050.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,087.95 : 12,541.49 = 5,108.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,087.95/12,541.49 = 5,108.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,087.95x = 12,541.49 × 5,108.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,087.95x = 64,072,340.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,072,340.36/9,087.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,050.25

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