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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,094.63, 12,549.13 and 5,115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,094.63, 12,549.13 and 5,115.50 is: 7,058.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,094.63 : 12,549.13 = 5,115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,094.63/12,549.13 = 5,115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,094.63x = 12,549.13 × 5,115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,094.63x = 64,195,116.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,195,116.63/9,094.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,058.57

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