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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,093.67, 12,547.91 and 5,114.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,093.67, 12,547.91 and 5,114.54 is: 7,057.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,093.67 : 12,547.91 = 5,114.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,093.67/12,547.91 = 5,114.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,093.67x = 12,547.91 × 5,114.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,093.67x = 64,176,831.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,176,831.77/9,093.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,057.31

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