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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,094.08, 12,547.95 and 5,732.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,094.08, 12,547.95 and 5,732.94 is: 7,910.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,094.08 : 12,547.95 = 5,732.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,094.08/12,547.95 = 5,732.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,094.08x = 12,547.95 × 5,732.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,094.08x = 71,936,644.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,936,644.47/9,094.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,910.27

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