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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,068.56, 12,515.24 and 5,035.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,068.56, 12,515.24 and 5,035.59 is: 6,949.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,068.56 : 12,515.24 = 5,035.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,068.56/12,515.24 = 5,035.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,068.56x = 12,515.24 × 5,035.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,068.56x = 63,021,629.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,021,629.98/9,068.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,949.47

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