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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.33, 12,768.28 and 5,003.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.33, 12,768.28 and 5,003.39 is: 6,904.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.33 : 12,768.28 = 5,003.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.33/12,768.28 = 5,003.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.33x = 12,768.28 × 5,003.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.33x = 63,884,608.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,884,608.12/9,252.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,904.70

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