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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.82, 12,775.89 and 5,066.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.82, 12,775.89 and 5,066.07 is: 6,991.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.82 : 12,775.89 = 5,066.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.82/12,775.89 = 5,066.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.82x = 12,775.89 × 5,066.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.82x = 64,723,553.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,723,553.05/9,257.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,991.23

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