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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,068.59, 12,516.03 and 5,533.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,068.59, 12,516.03 and 5,533.86 is: 7,637.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,068.59 : 12,516.03 = 5,533.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,068.59/12,516.03 = 5,533.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,068.59x = 12,516.03 × 5,533.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,068.59x = 69,261,957.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,261,957.78/9,068.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,637.57

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