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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,096.99, 12,552.84 and 5,118.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,096.99, 12,552.84 and 5,118.03 is: 7,062.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,096.99 : 12,552.84 = 5,118.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,096.99/12,552.84 = 5,118.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,096.99x = 12,552.84 × 5,118.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,096.99x = 64,245,786.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,245,786.12/9,096.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,062.32

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