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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,068.29, 12,514.30 and 5,089.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,068.29, 12,514.30 and 5,089.77 is: 7,023.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,068.29 : 12,514.30 = 5,089.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,068.29/12,514.30 = 5,089.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,068.29x = 12,514.30 × 5,089.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,068.29x = 63,694,895.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,694,895.99/9,068.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,023.92

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