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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.09, 12,767.99 and 5,060.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.09, 12,767.99 and 5,060.25 is: 6,983.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.09 : 12,767.99 = 5,060.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.09/12,767.99 = 5,060.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.09x = 12,767.99 × 5,060.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.09x = 64,609,196.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,609,196.10/9,252.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,983.20

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