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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,068.52, 12,512.16 and 5,531.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,068.52, 12,512.16 and 5,531.52 is: 7,632.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,068.52 : 12,512.16 = 5,531.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,068.52/12,512.16 = 5,531.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,068.52x = 12,512.16 × 5,531.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,068.52x = 69,211,263.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,211,263.28/9,068.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,632.04

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