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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,070.67, 12,517.41 and 5,091.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,070.67, 12,517.41 and 5,091.68 is: 7,026.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,070.67 : 12,517.41 = 5,091.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,070.67/12,517.41 = 5,091.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,070.67x = 12,517.41 × 5,091.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,070.67x = 63,734,602.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,734,602.66/9,070.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,026.45

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