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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,096.26, 12,552.72 and 5,117.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,096.26, 12,552.72 and 5,117.40 is: 7,061.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,096.26 : 12,552.72 = 5,117.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,096.26/12,552.72 = 5,117.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,096.26x = 12,552.72 × 5,117.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,096.26x = 64,237,200.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,237,200.98/9,096.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,061.94

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