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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,095.90, 12,549.23 and 5,511.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,095.90, 12,549.23 and 5,511.95 is: 7,604.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,095.90 : 12,549.23 = 5,511.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,095.90/12,549.23 = 5,511.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,095.90x = 12,549.23 × 5,511.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,095.90x = 69,170,705.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,170,705.72/9,095.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,604.61

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