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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,097.94, 12,555.86 and 5,119.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,097.94, 12,555.86 and 5,119.43 is: 7,065.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,097.94 : 12,555.86 = 5,119.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,097.94/12,555.86 = 5,119.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,097.94x = 12,555.86 × 5,119.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,097.94x = 64,278,757.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,278,757.98/9,097.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,065.20

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