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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,094.47, 12,548.48 and 5,316.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,094.47, 12,548.48 and 5,316.89 is: 7,336.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,094.47 : 12,548.48 = 5,316.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,094.47/12,548.48 = 5,316.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,094.47x = 12,548.48 × 5,316.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,094.47x = 66,718,905.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,718,905.91/9,094.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,336.21

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