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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.81, 12,768.89 and 5,061.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.81, 12,768.89 and 5,061.06 is: 6,984.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.81 : 12,768.89 = 5,061.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.81/12,768.89 = 5,061.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.81x = 12,768.89 × 5,061.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.81x = 64,624,093.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,624,093.12/9,252.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,984.27

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