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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,094.08, 12,548.58 and 5,114.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,094.08, 12,548.58 and 5,114.54 is: 7,057.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,094.08 : 12,548.58 = 5,114.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,094.08/12,548.58 = 5,114.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,094.08x = 12,548.58 × 5,114.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,094.08x = 64,180,214.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,180,214.35/9,094.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,057.36

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