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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,093.86, 12,546.60 and 5,507.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,093.86, 12,546.60 and 5,507.67 is: 7,598.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,093.86 : 12,546.60 = 5,507.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,093.86/12,546.60 = 5,507.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,093.86x = 12,546.60 × 5,507.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,093.86x = 69,102,532.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,102,532.42/9,093.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,598.81

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