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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,076.83, 12,525.41 and 5,098.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,076.83, 12,525.41 and 5,098.31 is: 7,035.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,076.83 : 12,525.41 = 5,098.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,076.83/12,525.41 = 5,098.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,076.83x = 12,525.41 × 5,098.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,076.83x = 63,858,397.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,858,397.57/9,076.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,035.32

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