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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,068.58, 12,516.30 and 5,293.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,068.58, 12,516.30 and 5,293.98 is: 7,306.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,068.58 : 12,516.30 = 5,293.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,068.58/12,516.30 = 5,293.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,068.58x = 12,516.30 × 5,293.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,068.58x = 66,261,041.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,261,041.87/9,068.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,306.66

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