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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,076.68, 12,525.83 and 5,097.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,076.68, 12,525.83 and 5,097.69 is: 7,034.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,076.68 : 12,525.83 = 5,097.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,076.68/12,525.83 = 5,097.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,076.68x = 12,525.83 × 5,097.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,076.68x = 63,852,804.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,852,804.16/9,076.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,034.82

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