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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,095.16, 12,550.65 and 5,115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,095.16, 12,550.65 and 5,115.50 is: 7,059.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,095.16 : 12,550.65 = 5,115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,095.16/12,550.65 = 5,115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,095.16x = 12,550.65 × 5,115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,095.16x = 64,202,885.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,202,885.80/9,095.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,059.02

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