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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,068.21, 12,514.26 and 4,980.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,068.21, 12,514.26 and 4,980.35 is: 6,872.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,068.21 : 12,514.26 = 4,980.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,068.21/12,514.26 = 4,980.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,068.21x = 12,514.26 × 4,980.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,068.21x = 62,325,444.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,325,444.75/9,068.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,872.96

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