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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,258.47, 12,777.01 and 5,066.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,258.47, 12,777.01 and 5,066.72 is: 6,992.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,258.47 : 12,777.01 = 5,066.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,258.47/12,777.01 = 5,066.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,258.47x = 12,777.01 × 5,066.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,258.47x = 64,737,503.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,737,503.47/9,258.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,992.25

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