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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.78, 12,776.01 and 5,066.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.78, 12,776.01 and 5,066.03 is: 6,991.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.78 : 12,776.01 = 5,066.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.78/12,776.01 = 5,066.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.78x = 12,776.01 × 5,066.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.78x = 64,723,649.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,723,649.94/9,257.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,991.27

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