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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,094.44, 12,552.12 and 5,911.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,094.44, 12,552.12 and 5,911.68 is: 8,159.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,094.44 : 12,552.12 = 5,911.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,094.44/12,552.12 = 5,911.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,094.44x = 12,552.12 × 5,911.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,094.44x = 74,204,116.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,204,116.76/9,094.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,159.28

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