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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.82, 12,775.78 and 5,066.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.82, 12,775.78 and 5,066.06 is: 6,991.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.82 : 12,775.78 = 5,066.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.82/12,775.78 = 5,066.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.82x = 12,775.78 × 5,066.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.82x = 64,722,868.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,722,868.03/9,257.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,991.16

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