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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.56, 12,767.34 and 5,060.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.56, 12,767.34 and 5,060.08 is: 6,983.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.56 : 12,767.34 = 5,060.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.56/12,767.34 = 5,060.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.56x = 12,767.34 × 5,060.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.56x = 64,603,761.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,603,761.79/9,251.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,983.01

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