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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.79, 12,763.44 and 5,057.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.79, 12,763.44 and 5,057.04 is: 6,978.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.79 : 12,763.44 = 5,057.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.79/12,763.44 = 5,057.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.79x = 12,763.44 × 5,057.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.79x = 64,545,226.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,545,226.62/9,248.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,978.78

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