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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.25, 12,779.42 and 5,068.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.25, 12,779.42 and 5,068.77 is: 6,995.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.25 : 12,779.42 = 5,068.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.25/12,779.42 = 5,068.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.25x = 12,779.42 × 5,068.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.25x = 64,775,940.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,775,940.71/9,260.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,995.05

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