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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,076.22, 12,525.08 and 5,097.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,076.22, 12,525.08 and 5,097.24 is: 7,034.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,076.22 : 12,525.08 = 5,097.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,076.22/12,525.08 = 5,097.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,076.22x = 12,525.08 × 5,097.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,076.22x = 63,843,338.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,843,338.78/9,076.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,034.13

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