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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,117.97, 12,582.70 and 5,084.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,117.97, 12,582.70 and 5,084.74 is: 7,016.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,117.97 : 12,582.70 = 5,084.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,117.97/12,582.70 = 5,084.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,117.97x = 12,582.70 × 5,084.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,117.97x = 63,979,758.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,979,758.00/9,117.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,016.89

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