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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,068.68, 12,514.75 and 5,090.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,068.68, 12,514.75 and 5,090.17 is: 7,024.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,068.68 : 12,514.75 = 5,090.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,068.68/12,514.75 = 5,090.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,068.68x = 12,514.75 × 5,090.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,068.68x = 63,702,205.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,702,205.01/9,068.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,024.42

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