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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,258.81, 12,777.17 and 5,067.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,258.81, 12,777.17 and 5,067.06 is: 6,992.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,258.81 : 12,777.17 = 5,067.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,258.81/12,777.17 = 5,067.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,258.81x = 12,777.17 × 5,067.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,258.81x = 64,742,661.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,742,661.68/9,258.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,992.55

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