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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.79, 12,767.48 and 5,060.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.79, 12,767.48 and 5,060.04 is: 6,982.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.79 : 12,767.48 = 5,060.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.79/12,767.48 = 5,060.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.79x = 12,767.48 × 5,060.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.79x = 64,603,959.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,603,959.50/9,251.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,982.86

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