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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,095.82, 12,552.12 and 5,116.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,095.82, 12,552.12 and 5,116.94 is: 7,061.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,095.82 : 12,552.12 = 5,116.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,095.82/12,552.12 = 5,116.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,095.82x = 12,552.12 × 5,116.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,095.82x = 64,228,444.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,228,444.91/9,095.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,061.31

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