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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,067.39, 12,511.79 and 5,290.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,067.39, 12,511.79 and 5,290.09 is: 7,299.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,067.39 : 12,511.79 = 5,290.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,067.39/12,511.79 = 5,290.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,067.39x = 12,511.79 × 5,290.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,067.39x = 66,188,495.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,188,495.16/9,067.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,299.62

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