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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,095.88, 12,552.20 and 5,117.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,095.88, 12,552.20 and 5,117.02 is: 7,061.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,095.88 : 12,552.20 = 5,117.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,095.88/12,552.20 = 5,117.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,095.88x = 12,552.20 × 5,117.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,095.88x = 64,229,858.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,229,858.44/9,095.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,061.42

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