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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,258.78, 12,777.45 and 5,067.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,258.78, 12,777.45 and 5,067.03 is: 6,992.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,258.78 : 12,777.45 = 5,067.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,258.78/12,777.45 = 5,067.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,258.78x = 12,777.45 × 5,067.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,258.78x = 64,743,722.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,743,722.47/9,258.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,992.68

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