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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.52, 12,779.28 and 5,068.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.52, 12,779.28 and 5,068.50 is: 6,994.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.52 : 12,779.28 = 5,068.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.52/12,779.28 = 5,068.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.52x = 12,779.28 × 5,068.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.52x = 64,771,780.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,771,780.68/9,260.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,994.40

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