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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,088.06, 12,541.53 and 5,109.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,088.06, 12,541.53 and 5,109.16 is: 7,050.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,088.06 : 12,541.53 = 5,109.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,088.06/12,541.53 = 5,109.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,088.06x = 12,541.53 × 5,109.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,088.06x = 64,076,683.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,076,683.41/9,088.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,050.64

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