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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,093.36, 12,548.84 and 5,114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,093.36, 12,548.84 and 5,114.56 is: 7,058.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,093.36 : 12,548.84 = 5,114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,093.36/12,548.84 = 5,114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,093.36x = 12,548.84 × 5,114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,093.36x = 64,181,715.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,181,715.95/9,093.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,058.09

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