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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,095.79, 12,551.51 and 5,116.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,095.79, 12,551.51 and 5,116.14 is: 7,059.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,095.79 : 12,551.51 = 5,116.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,095.79/12,551.51 = 5,116.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,095.79x = 12,551.51 × 5,116.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,095.79x = 64,215,231.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,215,231.08/9,095.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,059.88

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