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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.23, 12,765.69 and 5,058.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.23, 12,765.69 and 5,058.48 is: 6,980.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.23 : 12,765.69 = 5,058.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.23/12,765.69 = 5,058.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.23x = 12,765.69 × 5,058.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.23x = 64,574,987.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,574,987.55/9,250.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,980.91

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