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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,068.46, 12,514.86 and 5,089.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,068.46, 12,514.86 and 5,089.48 is: 7,023.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,068.46 : 12,514.86 = 5,089.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,068.46/12,514.86 = 5,089.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,068.46x = 12,514.86 × 5,089.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,068.46x = 63,694,129.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,694,129.67/9,068.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,023.70

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