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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,068.61, 12,520.38 and 7,393.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,068.61, 12,520.38 and 7,393.96 is: 10,208.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,068.61 : 12,520.38 = 7,393.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,068.61/12,520.38 = 7,393.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,068.61x = 12,520.38 × 7,393.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,068.61x = 92,575,188.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,575,188.90/9,068.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,208.31

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