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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,069.26, 12,514.90 and 5,089.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,069.26, 12,514.90 and 5,089.61 is: 7,023.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,069.26 : 12,514.90 = 5,089.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,069.26/12,514.90 = 5,089.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,069.26x = 12,514.90 × 5,089.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,069.26x = 63,695,880.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,695,880.62/9,069.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,023.27

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