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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,076.17, 12,524.19 and 5,097.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,076.17, 12,524.19 and 5,097.27 is: 7,033.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,076.17 : 12,524.19 = 5,097.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,076.17/12,524.19 = 5,097.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,076.17x = 12,524.19 × 5,097.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,076.17x = 63,839,177.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,839,177.96/9,076.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,033.71

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