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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,094.51, 12,548.53 and 5,316.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,094.51, 12,548.53 and 5,316.94 is: 7,336.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,094.51 : 12,548.53 = 5,316.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,094.51/12,548.53 = 5,316.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,094.51x = 12,548.53 × 5,316.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,094.51x = 66,719,781.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,719,781.10/9,094.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,336.27

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