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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,069.09, 12,516.72 and 5,534.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,069.09, 12,516.72 and 5,534.36 is: 7,638.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,069.09 : 12,516.72 = 5,534.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,069.09/12,516.72 = 5,534.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,069.09x = 12,516.72 × 5,534.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,069.09x = 69,271,971.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,271,971.92/9,069.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,638.25

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