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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.34, 12,767.97 and 5,060.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.34, 12,767.97 and 5,060.50 is: 6,983.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.34 : 12,767.97 = 5,060.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.34/12,767.97 = 5,060.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.34x = 12,767.97 × 5,060.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.34x = 64,612,312.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,612,312.19/9,252.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,983.35

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