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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,097.66, 12,554.72 and 5,118.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,097.66, 12,554.72 and 5,118.69 is: 7,063.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,097.66 : 12,554.72 = 5,118.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,097.66/12,554.72 = 5,118.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,097.66x = 12,554.72 × 5,118.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,097.66x = 64,263,694.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,263,694.12/9,097.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,063.76

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