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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,068.96, 12,515.04 and 5,090

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,068.96, 12,515.04 and 5,090 is: 7,024.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,068.96 : 12,515.04 = 5,090 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,068.96/12,515.04 = 5,090/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,068.96x = 12,515.04 × 5,090
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,068.96x = 63,701,553.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,701,553.60/9,068.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,024.13

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