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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,094.96, 12,551.32 and 5,909.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,094.96, 12,551.32 and 5,909.04 is: 8,154.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,094.96 : 12,551.32 = 5,909.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,094.96/12,551.32 = 5,909.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,094.96x = 12,551.32 × 5,909.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,094.96x = 74,166,251.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,166,251.93/9,094.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,154.65

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