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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,092.16, 12,546.72 and 5,113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,092.16, 12,546.72 and 5,113.20 is: 7,055.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,092.16 : 12,546.72 = 5,113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,092.16/12,546.72 = 5,113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,092.16x = 12,546.72 × 5,113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,092.16x = 64,153,888.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,153,888.70/9,092.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,055.96

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