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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.92, 12,778.90 and 5,068.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.92, 12,778.90 and 5,068.18 is: 6,994.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.92 : 12,778.90 = 5,068.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.92/12,778.90 = 5,068.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.92x = 12,778.90 × 5,068.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.92x = 64,765,765.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,765,765.40/9,259.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,994.20

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