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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,093.95, 12,549.56 and 5,114.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,093.95, 12,549.56 and 5,114.97 is: 7,058.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,093.95 : 12,549.56 = 5,114.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,093.95/12,549.56 = 5,114.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,093.95x = 12,549.56 × 5,114.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,093.95x = 64,190,647.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,190,647.02/9,093.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,058.61

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