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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.60, 12,779.71 and 5,281.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.60, 12,779.71 and 5,281.94 is: 7,289.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.60 : 12,779.71 = 5,281.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.60/12,779.71 = 5,281.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.60x = 12,779.71 × 5,281.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.60x = 67,501,680.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,501,680.18/9,260.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,289.13

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