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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,076.43, 12,525.48 and 5,097.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,076.43, 12,525.48 and 5,097.44 is: 7,034.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,076.43 : 12,525.48 = 5,097.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,076.43/12,525.48 = 5,097.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,076.43x = 12,525.48 × 5,097.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,076.43x = 63,847,914.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,847,914.08/9,076.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,034.47

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