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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.69, 12,779.61 and 5,068.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.69, 12,779.61 and 5,068.94 is: 6,995.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.69 : 12,779.61 = 5,068.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.69/12,779.61 = 5,068.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.69x = 12,779.61 × 5,068.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.69x = 64,779,076.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,779,076.31/9,260.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,995.06

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