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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,068.22, 12,514.41 and 5,089.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,068.22, 12,514.41 and 5,089.28 is: 7,023.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,068.22 : 12,514.41 = 5,089.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,068.22/12,514.41 = 5,089.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,068.22x = 12,514.41 × 5,089.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,068.22x = 63,689,273.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,689,273.95/9,068.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,023.35

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