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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,096.22, 12,552.73 and 5,117.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,096.22, 12,552.73 and 5,117.26 is: 7,061.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,096.22 : 12,552.73 = 5,117.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,096.22/12,552.73 = 5,117.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,096.22x = 12,552.73 × 5,117.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,096.22x = 64,235,583.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,235,583.12/9,096.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,061.79

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