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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,258.96, 12,777.40 and 5,067.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,258.96, 12,777.40 and 5,067.44 is: 6,993.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,258.96 : 12,777.40 = 5,067.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,258.96/12,777.40 = 5,067.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,258.96x = 12,777.40 × 5,067.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,258.96x = 64,748,707.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,748,707.86/9,258.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,993.09

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