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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,094.86, 12,550.64 and 5,511.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,094.86, 12,550.64 and 5,511.94 is: 7,606.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,094.86 : 12,550.64 = 5,511.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,094.86/12,550.64 = 5,511.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,094.86x = 12,550.64 × 5,511.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,094.86x = 69,178,315.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,178,315.71/9,094.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,606.31

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