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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.06, 12,767.85 and 5,060.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.06, 12,767.85 and 5,060.31 is: 6,983.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.06 : 12,767.85 = 5,060.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.06/12,767.85 = 5,060.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.06x = 12,767.85 × 5,060.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.06x = 64,609,279.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,609,279.03/9,252.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,983.23

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