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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.03, 12,775.02 and 5,065.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.03, 12,775.02 and 5,065.28 is: 6,990.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.03 : 12,775.02 = 5,065.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.03/12,775.02 = 5,065.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.03x = 12,775.02 × 5,065.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.03x = 64,709,053.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,709,053.31/9,257.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,990.26

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