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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,094.75, 12,552.29 and 5,265.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,094.75, 12,552.29 and 5,265.82 is: 7,267.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,094.75 : 12,552.29 = 5,265.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,094.75/12,552.29 = 5,265.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,094.75x = 12,552.29 × 5,265.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,094.75x = 66,098,108.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,098,108.84/9,094.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,267.72

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