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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.88, 12,766.19 and 5,001.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.88, 12,766.19 and 5,001.93 is: 6,902.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.88 : 12,766.19 = 5,001.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.88/12,766.19 = 5,001.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.88x = 12,766.19 × 5,001.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.88x = 63,855,563.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,855,563.74/9,250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,902.65

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