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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,076.81, 12,525.31 and 5,097.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,076.81, 12,525.31 and 5,097.15 is: 7,033.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,076.81 : 12,525.31 = 5,097.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,076.81/12,525.31 = 5,097.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,076.81x = 12,525.31 × 5,097.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,076.81x = 63,843,411.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,843,411.13/9,076.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,033.68

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