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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.88, 12,768.97 and 5,061.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.88, 12,768.97 and 5,061.13 is: 6,984.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.88 : 12,768.97 = 5,061.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.88/12,768.97 = 5,061.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.88x = 12,768.97 × 5,061.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.88x = 64,625,353.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,625,353.29/9,252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,984.35

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