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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,069.62, 12,517.13 and 5,484.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,069.62, 12,517.13 and 5,484.16 is: 7,568.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,069.62 : 12,517.13 = 5,484.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,069.62/12,517.13 = 5,484.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,069.62x = 12,517.13 × 5,484.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,069.62x = 68,645,902.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,645,902.61/9,069.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,568.77

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