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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,093.51, 12,547.16 and 5,315.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,093.51, 12,547.16 and 5,315.94 is: 7,334.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,093.51 : 12,547.16 = 5,315.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,093.51/12,547.16 = 5,315.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,093.51x = 12,547.16 × 5,315.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,093.51x = 66,699,923.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,699,923.15/9,093.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,334.90

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