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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,069.99, 12,516.92 and 5,295.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,069.99, 12,516.92 and 5,295.57 is: 7,308.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,069.99 : 12,516.92 = 5,295.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,069.99/12,516.92 = 5,295.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,069.99x = 12,516.92 × 5,295.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,069.99x = 66,284,199.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,284,199.57/9,069.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,308.08

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