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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,068.94, 12,515.49 and 5,291.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,068.94, 12,515.49 and 5,291.49 is: 7,302.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,068.94 : 12,515.49 = 5,291.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,068.94/12,515.49 = 5,291.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,068.94x = 12,515.49 × 5,291.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,068.94x = 66,225,590.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,225,590.18/9,068.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,302.46

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