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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,096.91, 12,553.68 and 5,117.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,096.91, 12,553.68 and 5,117.93 is: 7,062.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,096.91 : 12,553.68 = 5,117.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,096.91/12,553.68 = 5,117.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,096.91x = 12,553.68 × 5,117.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,096.91x = 64,248,929.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,248,929.60/9,096.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,062.72

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