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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,088.34, 12,541.90 and 5,109.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,088.34, 12,541.90 and 5,109.46 is: 7,051.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,088.34 : 12,541.90 = 5,109.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,088.34/12,541.90 = 5,109.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,088.34x = 12,541.90 × 5,109.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,088.34x = 64,082,310.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,082,310.83/9,088.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,051.05

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