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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,095.73, 12,551.93 and 5,116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,095.73, 12,551.93 and 5,116.80 is: 7,061.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,095.73 : 12,551.93 = 5,116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,095.73/12,551.93 = 5,116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,095.73x = 12,551.93 × 5,116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,095.73x = 64,225,689.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,225,689.84/9,095.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,061.08

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