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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,068.79, 12,515.82 and 5,535.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,068.79, 12,515.82 and 5,535.57 is: 7,639.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,068.79 : 12,515.82 = 5,535.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,068.79/12,515.82 = 5,535.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,068.79x = 12,515.82 × 5,535.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,068.79x = 69,282,197.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,282,197.72/9,068.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,639.63

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