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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,094.48, 12,549.94 and 5,115.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,094.48, 12,549.94 and 5,115.97 is: 7,059.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,094.48 : 12,549.94 = 5,115.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,094.48/12,549.94 = 5,115.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,094.48x = 12,549.94 × 5,115.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,094.48x = 64,205,116.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,205,116.54/9,094.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,059.79

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