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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.52, 12,767.36 and 5,060.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.52, 12,767.36 and 5,060.04 is: 6,983.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.52 : 12,767.36 = 5,060.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.52/12,767.36 = 5,060.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.52x = 12,767.36 × 5,060.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.52x = 64,603,352.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,603,352.29/9,251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,983.00

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