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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,076.62, 12,524.76 and 5,098.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,076.62, 12,524.76 and 5,098.17 is: 7,034.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,076.62 : 12,524.76 = 5,098.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,076.62/12,524.76 = 5,098.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,076.62x = 12,524.76 × 5,098.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,076.62x = 63,853,355.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,853,355.69/9,076.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,034.93

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