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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,069.84, 12,516.94 and 5,091.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,069.84, 12,516.94 and 5,091.22 is: 7,026.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,069.84 : 12,516.94 = 5,091.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,069.84/12,516.94 = 5,091.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,069.84x = 12,516.94 × 5,091.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,069.84x = 63,726,495.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,726,495.27/9,069.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,026.20

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