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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,094.31, 12,550.01 and 5,115.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,094.31, 12,550.01 and 5,115.41 is: 7,059.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,094.31 : 12,550.01 = 5,115.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,094.31/12,550.01 = 5,115.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,094.31x = 12,550.01 × 5,115.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,094.31x = 64,198,490.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,198,490.82/9,094.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,059.20

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