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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,094.74, 12,551.85 and 5,116.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,094.74, 12,551.85 and 5,116.02 is: 7,060.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,094.74 : 12,551.85 = 5,116.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,094.74/12,551.85 = 5,116.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,094.74x = 12,551.85 × 5,116.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,094.74x = 64,215,515.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,215,515.64/9,094.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,060.73

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