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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,069.86, 12,515.72 and 5,090.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,069.86, 12,515.72 and 5,090.21 is: 7,024.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,069.86 : 12,515.72 = 5,090.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,069.86/12,515.72 = 5,090.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,069.86x = 12,515.72 × 5,090.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,069.86x = 63,707,580.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,707,580.52/9,069.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,024.10

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