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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.28, 12,768.12 and 5,060.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.28, 12,768.12 and 5,060.52 is: 6,983.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.28 : 12,768.12 = 5,060.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.28/12,768.12 = 5,060.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.28x = 12,768.12 × 5,060.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.28x = 64,613,326.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,613,326.62/9,252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,983.50

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