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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,968.14, 13,441.23 and 5,064.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,968.14, 13,441.23 and 5,064.30 is: 7,590.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,968.14 : 13,441.23 = 5,064.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,968.14/13,441.23 = 5,064.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,968.14x = 13,441.23 × 5,064.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,968.14x = 68,070,421.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,070,421.09/8,968.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,590.25

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