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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.78, 12,780.22 and 5,069.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.78, 12,780.22 and 5,069.04 is: 6,995.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.78 : 12,780.22 = 5,069.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.78/12,780.22 = 5,069.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.78x = 12,780.22 × 5,069.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.78x = 64,783,446.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,783,446.39/9,260.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,995.46

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