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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,097.53, 12,553.16 and 5,117.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,097.53, 12,553.16 and 5,117.87 is: 7,061.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,097.53 : 12,553.16 = 5,117.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,097.53/12,553.16 = 5,117.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,097.53x = 12,553.16 × 5,117.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,097.53x = 64,245,352.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,245,352.61/9,097.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,061.85

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