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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,095.27, 12,547.59 and 5,212.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,095.27, 12,547.59 and 5,212.62 is: 7,191.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,095.27 : 12,547.59 = 5,212.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,095.27/12,547.59 = 5,212.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,095.27x = 12,547.59 × 5,212.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,095.27x = 65,405,818.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,405,818.59/9,095.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,191.19

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