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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,095.98, 12,552.01 and 5,117.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,095.98, 12,552.01 and 5,117.47 is: 7,061.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,095.98 : 12,552.01 = 5,117.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,095.98/12,552.01 = 5,117.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,095.98x = 12,552.01 × 5,117.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,095.98x = 64,234,534.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,234,534.61/9,095.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,061.86

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