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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.47, 12,779.35 and 5,011.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.47, 12,779.35 and 5,011.44 is: 6,915.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.47 : 12,779.35 = 5,011.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.47/12,779.35 = 5,011.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.47x = 12,779.35 × 5,011.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.47x = 64,042,856.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,042,856.81/9,260.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,915.72

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