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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,068.74, 12,514.69 and 5,035.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,068.74, 12,514.69 and 5,035.36 is: 6,948.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,068.74 : 12,514.69 = 5,035.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,068.74/12,514.69 = 5,035.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,068.74x = 12,514.69 × 5,035.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,068.74x = 63,015,981.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,015,981.73/9,068.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,948.70

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