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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,258.42, 12,776.94 and 5,066.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,258.42, 12,776.94 and 5,066.67 is: 6,992.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,258.42 : 12,776.94 = 5,066.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,258.42/12,776.94 = 5,066.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,258.42x = 12,776.94 × 5,066.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,258.42x = 64,736,538.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,736,538.59/9,258.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,992.18

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