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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,094.74, 12,550.32 and 5,558.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,094.74, 12,550.32 and 5,558.28 is: 7,670.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,094.74 : 12,550.32 = 5,558.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,094.74/12,550.32 = 5,558.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,094.74x = 12,550.32 × 5,558.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,094.74x = 69,758,192.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,758,192.65/9,094.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,670.17

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