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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,068.52, 12,511.35 and 5,926.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,068.52, 12,511.35 and 5,926.53 is: 8,176.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,068.52 : 12,511.35 = 5,926.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,068.52/12,511.35 = 5,926.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,068.52x = 12,511.35 × 5,926.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,068.52x = 74,148,891.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,148,891.12/9,068.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,176.52

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