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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,068.69, 12,514.78 and 5,089.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,068.69, 12,514.78 and 5,089.79 is: 7,023.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,068.69 : 12,514.78 = 5,089.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,068.69/12,514.78 = 5,089.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,068.69x = 12,514.78 × 5,089.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,068.69x = 63,697,602.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,697,602.10/9,068.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,023.90

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