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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,094.24, 12,551.16 and 5,115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,094.24, 12,551.16 and 5,115.52 is: 7,060.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,094.24 : 12,551.16 = 5,115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,094.24/12,551.16 = 5,115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,094.24x = 12,551.16 × 5,115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,094.24x = 64,205,710.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,205,710.00/9,094.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,060.04

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