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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,075.54, 12,523.78 and 5,096.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,075.54, 12,523.78 and 5,096.82 is: 7,033.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,075.54 : 12,523.78 = 5,096.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,075.54/12,523.78 = 5,096.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,075.54x = 12,523.78 × 5,096.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,075.54x = 63,831,452.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,831,452.38/9,075.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,033.35

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