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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,094.64, 12,551.62 and 5,115.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,094.64, 12,551.62 and 5,115.64 is: 7,060.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,094.64 : 12,551.62 = 5,115.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,094.64/12,551.62 = 5,115.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,094.64x = 12,551.62 × 5,115.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,094.64x = 64,209,569.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,209,569.34/9,094.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,060.16

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