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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,069.68, 12,516.92 and 5,293.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,069.68, 12,516.92 and 5,293.09 is: 7,304.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,069.68 : 12,516.92 = 5,293.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,069.68/12,516.92 = 5,293.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,069.68x = 12,516.92 × 5,293.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,069.68x = 66,253,243.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,253,243.20/9,069.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,304.91

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