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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.96, 12,775.99 and 5,066.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.96, 12,775.99 and 5,066.21 is: 6,991.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.96 : 12,775.99 = 5,066.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.96/12,775.99 = 5,066.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.96x = 12,775.99 × 5,066.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.96x = 64,725,771.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,725,771.75/9,257.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,991.37

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