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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,069.64, 12,516.96 and 5,292.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,069.64, 12,516.96 and 5,292.50 is: 7,304.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,069.64 : 12,516.96 = 5,292.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,069.64/12,516.96 = 5,292.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,069.64x = 12,516.96 × 5,292.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,069.64x = 66,246,010.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,246,010.80/9,069.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,304.15

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