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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.80, 12,768.76 and 5,061

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.80, 12,768.76 and 5,061 is: 6,984.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.80 : 12,768.76 = 5,061 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.80/12,768.76 = 5,061/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.80x = 12,768.76 × 5,061
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.80x = 64,622,694.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,622,694.36/9,252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,984.12

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