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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,069.58, 12,517.68 and 5,294.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,069.58, 12,517.68 and 5,294.98 is: 7,308.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,069.58 : 12,517.68 = 5,294.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,069.58/12,517.68 = 5,294.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,069.58x = 12,517.68 × 5,294.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,069.58x = 66,280,865.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,280,865.25/9,069.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,308.04

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