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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.48, 12,765.72 and 5,058.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.48, 12,765.72 and 5,058.73 is: 6,981.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.48 : 12,765.72 = 5,058.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.48/12,765.72 = 5,058.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.48x = 12,765.72 × 5,058.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.48x = 64,578,330.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,578,330.74/9,250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,981.08

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