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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.63, 12,768.63 and 5,060.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.63, 12,768.63 and 5,060.88 is: 6,984.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.63 : 12,768.63 = 5,060.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.63/12,768.63 = 5,060.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.63x = 12,768.63 × 5,060.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.63x = 64,620,415.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,620,415.05/9,252.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,984.01

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