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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,258.37, 12,776.84 and 5,066.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,258.37, 12,776.84 and 5,066.71 is: 6,992.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,258.37 : 12,776.84 = 5,066.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,258.37/12,776.84 = 5,066.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,258.37x = 12,776.84 × 5,066.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,258.37x = 64,736,517.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,736,517.66/9,258.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,992.22

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