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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.73, 12,780.09 and 5,068.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.73, 12,780.09 and 5,068.98 is: 6,995.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.73 : 12,780.09 = 5,068.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.73/12,780.09 = 5,068.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.73x = 12,780.09 × 5,068.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.73x = 64,782,020.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,782,020.61/9,260.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,995.35

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