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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,095.51, 12,549.91 and 5,317.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,095.51, 12,549.91 and 5,317.94 is: 7,337.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,095.51 : 12,549.91 = 5,317.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,095.51/12,549.91 = 5,317.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,095.51x = 12,549.91 × 5,317.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,095.51x = 66,739,668.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,739,668.39/9,095.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,337.65

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