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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,097.58, 12,554.52 and 5,118.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,097.58, 12,554.52 and 5,118.69 is: 7,063.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,097.58 : 12,554.52 = 5,118.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,097.58/12,554.52 = 5,118.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,097.58x = 12,554.52 × 5,118.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,097.58x = 64,262,670.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,262,670.39/9,097.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,063.71

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