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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.16, 12,779.07 and 5,068.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.16, 12,779.07 and 5,068.41 is: 6,994.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.16 : 12,779.07 = 5,068.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.16/12,779.07 = 5,068.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.16x = 12,779.07 × 5,068.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.16x = 64,769,499.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,769,499.25/9,260.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,994.43

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