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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,069.57, 12,516.71 and 5,533.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,069.57, 12,516.71 and 5,533.11 is: 7,636.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,069.57 : 12,516.71 = 5,533.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,069.57/12,516.71 = 5,533.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,069.57x = 12,516.71 × 5,533.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,069.57x = 69,256,305.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,256,305.60/9,069.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,636.12

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