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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,075.81, 12,524.73 and 5,098.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,075.81, 12,524.73 and 5,098.32 is: 7,035.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,075.81 : 12,524.73 = 5,098.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,075.81/12,524.73 = 5,098.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,075.81x = 12,524.73 × 5,098.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,075.81x = 63,855,081.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,855,081.45/9,075.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,035.74

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