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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.61, 12,775.45 and 5,008.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.61, 12,775.45 and 5,008.66 is: 6,911.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.61 : 12,775.45 = 5,008.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.61/12,775.45 = 5,008.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.61x = 12,775.45 × 5,008.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.61x = 63,987,885.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,987,885.40/9,257.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,911.92

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