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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,068.56, 12,520.44 and 7,393.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,068.56, 12,520.44 and 7,393.98 is: 10,208.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,068.56 : 12,520.44 = 7,393.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,068.56/12,520.44 = 7,393.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,068.56x = 12,520.44 × 7,393.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,068.56x = 92,575,929.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,575,929.90/9,068.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,208.45

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