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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.82, 12,768.39 and 5,060.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.82, 12,768.39 and 5,060.70 is: 6,984.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.82 : 12,768.39 = 5,060.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.82/12,768.39 = 5,060.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.82x = 12,768.39 × 5,060.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.82x = 64,616,991.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,616,991.27/9,251.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,984.25

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