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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,068.84, 12,514.83 and 5,035.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,068.84, 12,514.83 and 5,035.46 is: 6,948.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,068.84 : 12,514.83 = 5,035.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,068.84/12,514.83 = 5,035.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,068.84x = 12,514.83 × 5,035.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,068.84x = 63,017,944.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,017,944.75/9,068.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,948.84

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