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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,094.29, 12,549.66 and 5,115.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,094.29, 12,549.66 and 5,115.17 is: 7,058.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,094.29 : 12,549.66 = 5,115.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,094.29/12,549.66 = 5,115.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,094.29x = 12,549.66 × 5,115.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,094.29x = 64,193,581.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,193,581.59/9,094.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,058.67

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