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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.18, 12,774.86 and 5,008.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.18, 12,774.86 and 5,008.23 is: 6,911.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.18 : 12,774.86 = 5,008.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.18/12,774.86 = 5,008.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.18x = 12,774.86 × 5,008.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.18x = 63,979,412.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,979,412.06/9,257.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,911.33

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