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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,096.33, 12,552.79 and 5,117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,096.33, 12,552.79 and 5,117.44 is: 7,061.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,096.33 : 12,552.79 = 5,117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,096.33/12,552.79 = 5,117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,096.33x = 12,552.79 × 5,117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,096.33x = 64,238,149.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,238,149.66/9,096.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,061.99

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