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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,095.52, 12,550.80 and 5,118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,095.52, 12,550.80 and 5,118 is: 7,062.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,095.52 : 12,550.80 = 5,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,095.52/12,550.80 = 5,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,095.52x = 12,550.80 × 5,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,095.52x = 64,234,994.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,234,994.40/9,095.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,062.27

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