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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,076.29, 12,523.68 and 5,097.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,076.29, 12,523.68 and 5,097.57 is: 7,033.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,076.29 : 12,523.68 = 5,097.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,076.29/12,523.68 = 5,097.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,076.29x = 12,523.68 × 5,097.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,076.29x = 63,840,335.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,840,335.46/9,076.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,033.75

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