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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.08, 12,767.72 and 5,060.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.08, 12,767.72 and 5,060.24 is: 6,983.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.08 : 12,767.72 = 5,060.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.08/12,767.72 = 5,060.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.08x = 12,767.72 × 5,060.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.08x = 64,607,727.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,607,727.45/9,252.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,983.05

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