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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,068.05, 12,513.09 and 5,530.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,068.05, 12,513.09 and 5,530.57 is: 7,631.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,068.05 : 12,513.09 = 5,530.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,068.05/12,513.09 = 5,530.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,068.05x = 12,513.09 × 5,530.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,068.05x = 69,204,520.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,204,520.16/9,068.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,631.69

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