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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,097.63, 12,553.84 and 5,118.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,097.63, 12,553.84 and 5,118.66 is: 7,063.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,097.63 : 12,553.84 = 5,118.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,097.63/12,553.84 = 5,118.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,097.63x = 12,553.84 × 5,118.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,097.63x = 64,258,838.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,258,838.65/9,097.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,063.25

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