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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.01, 12,778.83 and 5,068.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.01, 12,778.83 and 5,068.26 is: 6,994.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.01 : 12,778.83 = 5,068.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.01/12,778.83 = 5,068.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.01x = 12,778.83 × 5,068.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.01x = 64,766,432.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,766,432.94/9,260.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,994.21

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