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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,076.64, 12,526.97 and 5,097.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,076.64, 12,526.97 and 5,097.96 is: 7,035.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,076.64 : 12,526.97 = 5,097.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,076.64/12,526.97 = 5,097.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,076.64x = 12,526.97 × 5,097.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,076.64x = 63,861,966.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,861,966.49/9,076.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,035.86

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