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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,097.96, 12,555.30 and 5,119.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,097.96, 12,555.30 and 5,119.08 is: 7,064.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,097.96 : 12,555.30 = 5,119.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,097.96/12,555.30 = 5,119.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,097.96x = 12,555.30 × 5,119.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,097.96x = 64,271,585.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,271,585.12/9,097.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,064.40

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