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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.88, 12,763.08 and 5,057.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.88, 12,763.08 and 5,057.13 is: 6,978.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.88 : 12,763.08 = 5,057.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.88/12,763.08 = 5,057.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.88x = 12,763.08 × 5,057.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.88x = 64,544,554.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,544,554.76/9,248.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,978.63

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