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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,089.58, 12,544.11 and 5,110.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,089.58, 12,544.11 and 5,110.86 is: 7,053.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,089.58 : 12,544.11 = 5,110.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,089.58/12,544.11 = 5,110.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,089.58x = 12,544.11 × 5,110.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,089.58x = 64,111,190.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,111,190.03/9,089.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,053.26

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