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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,088.32, 12,541.94 and 5,109.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,088.32, 12,541.94 and 5,109.43 is: 7,051.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,088.32 : 12,541.94 = 5,109.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,088.32/12,541.94 = 5,109.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,088.32x = 12,541.94 × 5,109.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,088.32x = 64,082,164.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,082,164.49/9,088.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,051.05

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