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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,088.09, 12,541.55 and 5,109.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,088.09, 12,541.55 and 5,109.21 is: 7,050.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,088.09 : 12,541.55 = 5,109.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,088.09/12,541.55 = 5,109.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,088.09x = 12,541.55 × 5,109.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,088.09x = 64,077,412.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,077,412.68/9,088.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,050.70

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