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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,096.13, 12,551.77 and 5,117.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,096.13, 12,551.77 and 5,117.16 is: 7,061.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,096.13 : 12,551.77 = 5,117.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,096.13/12,551.77 = 5,117.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,096.13x = 12,551.77 × 5,117.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,096.13x = 64,229,383.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,229,383.84/9,096.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,061.18

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