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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,068.63, 12,514.75 and 5,294.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,068.63, 12,514.75 and 5,294.41 is: 7,306.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,068.63 : 12,514.75 = 5,294.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,068.63/12,514.75 = 5,294.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,068.63x = 12,514.75 × 5,294.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,068.63x = 66,258,173.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,258,173.02/9,068.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,306.31

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