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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249.08, 12,764.60 and 5,057.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249.08, 12,764.60 and 5,057.96 is: 6,980.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249.08 : 12,764.60 = 5,057.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249.08/12,764.60 = 5,057.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249.08x = 12,764.60 × 5,057.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249.08x = 64,562,836.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,562,836.22/9,249.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,980.46

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