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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,094.96, 12,550.17 and 5,561.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,094.96, 12,550.17 and 5,561.74 is: 7,674.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,094.96 : 12,550.17 = 5,561.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,094.96/12,550.17 = 5,561.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,094.96x = 12,550.17 × 5,561.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,094.96x = 69,800,782.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,800,782.50/9,094.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,674.67

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