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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,016.52, 13,512.42 and 5,069.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,016.52, 13,512.42 and 5,069.67 is: 7,597.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,016.52 : 13,512.42 = 5,069.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,016.52/13,512.42 = 5,069.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,016.52x = 13,512.42 × 5,069.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,016.52x = 68,503,510.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,503,510.30/9,016.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,597.56

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