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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,097.92, 12,556.66 and 5,269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,097.92, 12,556.66 and 5,269 is: 7,272.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,097.92 : 12,556.66 = 5,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,097.92/12,556.66 = 5,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,097.92x = 12,556.66 × 5,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,097.92x = 66,161,041.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,161,041.54/9,097.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,272.11

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