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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,097.59, 12,554.01 and 5,117.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,097.59, 12,554.01 and 5,117.94 is: 7,062.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,097.59 : 12,554.01 = 5,117.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,097.59/12,554.01 = 5,117.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,097.59x = 12,554.01 × 5,117.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,097.59x = 64,250,669.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,250,669.94/9,097.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,062.38

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