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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,096.20, 12,553.49 and 5,117.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,096.20, 12,553.49 and 5,117.08 is: 7,061.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,096.20 : 12,553.49 = 5,117.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,096.20/12,553.49 = 5,117.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,096.20x = 12,553.49 × 5,117.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,096.20x = 64,237,212.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,237,212.61/9,096.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,061.98

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