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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,096.09, 12,555.92 and 5,741.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,096.09, 12,555.92 and 5,741.09 is: 7,924.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,096.09 : 12,555.92 = 5,741.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,096.09/12,555.92 = 5,741.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,096.09x = 12,555.92 × 5,741.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,096.09x = 72,084,712.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,084,712.50/9,096.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,924.80

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