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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,095.24, 12,551.56 and 5,115.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,095.24, 12,551.56 and 5,115.98 is: 7,060.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,095.24 : 12,551.56 = 5,115.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,095.24/12,551.56 = 5,115.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,095.24x = 12,551.56 × 5,115.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,095.24x = 64,213,529.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,213,529.93/9,095.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,060.12

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