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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,094.62, 12,552.12 and 5,265.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,094.62, 12,552.12 and 5,265.70 is: 7,267.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,094.62 : 12,552.12 = 5,265.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,094.62/12,552.12 = 5,265.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,094.62x = 12,552.12 × 5,265.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,094.62x = 66,095,698.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,095,698.28/9,094.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,267.56

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