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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.36, 12,775.10 and 5,008.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.36, 12,775.10 and 5,008.41 is: 6,911.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.36 : 12,775.10 = 5,008.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.36/12,775.10 = 5,008.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.36x = 12,775.10 × 5,008.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.36x = 63,982,938.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,982,938.59/9,257.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,911.58

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