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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,069.10, 12,514.69 and 5,036.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,069.10, 12,514.69 and 5,036.14 is: 6,949.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,069.10 : 12,514.69 = 5,036.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,069.10/12,514.69 = 5,036.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,069.10x = 12,514.69 × 5,036.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,069.10x = 63,025,730.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,025,730.90/9,069.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,949.50

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