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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,097.29, 12,554.21 and 5,118.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,097.29, 12,554.21 and 5,118.32 is: 7,063.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,097.29 : 12,554.21 = 5,118.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,097.29/12,554.21 = 5,118.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,097.29x = 12,554.21 × 5,118.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,097.29x = 64,256,375.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,256,375.76/9,097.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,063.24

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