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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,069.89, 12,513.62 and 5,531.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,069.89, 12,513.62 and 5,531.81 is: 7,632.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,069.89 : 12,513.62 = 5,531.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,069.89/12,513.62 = 5,531.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,069.89x = 12,513.62 × 5,531.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,069.89x = 69,222,919.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,222,919.51/9,069.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,632.17

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