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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.67, 12,775.59 and 5,065.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.67, 12,775.59 and 5,065.92 is: 6,990.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.67 : 12,775.59 = 5,065.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.67/12,775.59 = 5,065.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.67x = 12,775.59 × 5,065.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.67x = 64,720,116.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,720,116.89/9,257.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,990.97

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