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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,068, 12,513.89 and 5,293.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,068, 12,513.89 and 5,293.76 is: 7,305.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,068 : 12,513.89 = 5,293.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,068/12,513.89 = 5,293.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,068x = 12,513.89 × 5,293.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,068x = 66,245,503.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,245,503.86/9,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,305.42

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