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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,258.67, 12,776.97 and 5,066.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,258.67, 12,776.97 and 5,066.92 is: 6,992.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,258.67 : 12,776.97 = 5,066.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,258.67/12,776.97 = 5,066.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,258.67x = 12,776.97 × 5,066.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,258.67x = 64,739,884.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,739,884.83/9,258.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,992.35

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