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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.16, 12,767.71 and 5,060.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.16, 12,767.71 and 5,060.32 is: 6,983.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.16 : 12,767.71 = 5,060.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.16/12,767.71 = 5,060.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.16x = 12,767.71 × 5,060.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.16x = 64,608,634.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,608,634.43/9,252.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,983.09

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