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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,069.72, 12,518.73 and 5,293.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,069.72, 12,518.73 and 5,293.68 is: 7,306.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,069.72 : 12,518.73 = 5,293.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,069.72/12,518.73 = 5,293.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,069.72x = 12,518.73 × 5,293.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,069.72x = 66,270,150.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,270,150.63/9,069.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,306.75

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