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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,094.98, 12,546.99 and 5,557.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,094.98, 12,546.99 and 5,557.53 is: 7,666.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,094.98 : 12,546.99 = 5,557.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,094.98/12,546.99 = 5,557.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,094.98x = 12,546.99 × 5,557.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,094.98x = 69,730,273.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,730,273.33/9,094.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,666.90

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