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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,095.70, 12,551.85 and 5,951.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,095.70, 12,551.85 and 5,951.82 is: 8,213.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,095.70 : 12,551.85 = 5,951.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,095.70/12,551.85 = 5,951.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,095.70x = 12,551.85 × 5,951.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,095.70x = 74,706,351.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,706,351.87/9,095.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,213.37

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