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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,095.61, 12,551.83 and 5,116.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,095.61, 12,551.83 and 5,116.73 is: 7,061.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,095.61 : 12,551.83 = 5,116.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,095.61/12,551.83 = 5,116.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,095.61x = 12,551.83 × 5,116.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,095.61x = 64,224,249.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,224,249.56/9,095.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,061.01

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