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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.18, 12,779.05 and 5,011.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.18, 12,779.05 and 5,011.24 is: 6,915.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.18 : 12,779.05 = 5,011.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.18/12,779.05 = 5,011.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.18x = 12,779.05 × 5,011.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.18x = 64,038,926.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,038,926.67/9,260.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,915.52

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