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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,095.54, 12,550.70 and 5,267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,095.54, 12,550.70 and 5,267.84 is: 7,268.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,095.54 : 12,550.70 = 5,267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,095.54/12,550.70 = 5,267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,095.54x = 12,550.70 × 5,267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,095.54x = 66,115,079.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,115,079.49/9,095.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,268.96

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