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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,076.08, 12,524.92 and 5,097.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,076.08, 12,524.92 and 5,097.18 is: 7,034.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,076.08 : 12,524.92 = 5,097.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,076.08/12,524.92 = 5,097.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,076.08x = 12,524.92 × 5,097.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,076.08x = 63,841,771.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,841,771.73/9,076.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,034.07

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