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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,097.33, 12,554.17 and 5,118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,097.33, 12,554.17 and 5,118.44 is: 7,063.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,097.33 : 12,554.17 = 5,118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,097.33/12,554.17 = 5,118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,097.33x = 12,554.17 × 5,118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,097.33x = 64,257,765.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,257,765.89/9,097.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,063.37

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