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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,093.86, 12,546.81 and 5,510.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,093.86, 12,546.81 and 5,510.15 is: 7,602.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,093.86 : 12,546.81 = 5,510.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,093.86/12,546.81 = 5,510.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,093.86x = 12,546.81 × 5,510.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,093.86x = 69,134,742.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,134,742.39/9,093.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,602.36

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