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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,089.20, 12,543.83 and 5,110.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,089.20, 12,543.83 and 5,110.08 is: 7,052.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,089.20 : 12,543.83 = 5,110.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,089.20/12,543.83 = 5,110.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,089.20x = 12,543.83 × 5,110.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,089.20x = 64,099,974.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,099,974.81/9,089.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,052.32

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