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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,094.98, 12,550.48 and 5,116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,094.98, 12,550.48 and 5,116.20 is: 7,060.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,094.98 : 12,550.48 = 5,116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,094.98/12,550.48 = 5,116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,094.98x = 12,550.48 × 5,116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,094.98x = 64,210,765.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,210,765.78/9,094.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,060.02

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