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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.55, 12,768.82 and 5,060.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.55, 12,768.82 and 5,060.80 is: 6,984.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.55 : 12,768.82 = 5,060.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.55/12,768.82 = 5,060.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.55x = 12,768.82 × 5,060.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.55x = 64,620,380.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,620,380.41/9,252.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,984.07

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