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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,088.08, 12,541.50 and 5,109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,088.08, 12,541.50 and 5,109 is: 7,050.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,088.08 : 12,541.50 = 5,109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,088.08/12,541.50 = 5,109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,088.08x = 12,541.50 × 5,109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,088.08x = 64,074,523.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,074,523.50/9,088.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,050.39

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