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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,096.44, 12,553.79 and 5,117.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,096.44, 12,553.79 and 5,117.92 is: 7,063.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,096.44 : 12,553.79 = 5,117.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,096.44/12,553.79 = 5,117.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,096.44x = 12,553.79 × 5,117.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,096.44x = 64,249,235.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,249,235.94/9,096.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,063.12

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