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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,067.78, 12,513.74 and 5,089.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,067.78, 12,513.74 and 5,089.18 is: 7,023.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,067.78 : 12,513.74 = 5,089.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,067.78/12,513.74 = 5,089.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,067.78x = 12,513.74 × 5,089.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,067.78x = 63,684,675.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,684,675.33/9,067.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,023.18

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