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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,094.49, 12,550.28 and 5,115.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,094.49, 12,550.28 and 5,115.60 is: 7,059.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,094.49 : 12,550.28 = 5,115.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,094.49/12,550.28 = 5,115.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,094.49x = 12,550.28 × 5,115.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,094.49x = 64,202,186.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,202,186.79/9,094.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,059.46

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