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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,093.76, 12,547.91 and 5,508.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,093.76, 12,547.91 and 5,508.09 is: 7,600.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,093.76 : 12,547.91 = 5,508.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,093.76/12,547.91 = 5,508.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,093.76x = 12,547.91 × 5,508.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,093.76x = 69,115,031.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,115,031.36/9,093.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,600.27

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