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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,094.37, 12,550.10 and 5,115.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,094.37, 12,550.10 and 5,115.48 is: 7,059.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,094.37 : 12,550.10 = 5,115.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,094.37/12,550.10 = 5,115.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,094.37x = 12,550.10 × 5,115.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,094.37x = 64,199,722.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,199,722.80/9,094.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,059.29

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