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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,095.94, 12,550.91 and 5,116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,095.94, 12,550.91 and 5,116.82 is: 7,060.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,095.94 : 12,550.91 = 5,116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,095.94/12,550.91 = 5,116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,095.94x = 12,550.91 × 5,116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,095.94x = 64,220,658.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,220,658.97/9,095.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,060.37

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