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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.08, 12,764.96 and 5,058.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.08, 12,764.96 and 5,058.24 is: 6,980.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.08 : 12,764.96 = 5,058.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.08/12,764.96 = 5,058.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.08x = 12,764.96 × 5,058.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.08x = 64,568,231.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,568,231.27/9,250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,980.29

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