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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.86, 12,767.87 and 5,060.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.86, 12,767.87 and 5,060.11 is: 6,983.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.86 : 12,767.87 = 5,060.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.86/12,767.87 = 5,060.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.86x = 12,767.87 × 5,060.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.86x = 64,606,831.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,606,831.34/9,251.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,983.12

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