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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.79, 12,779.40 and 5,068.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.79, 12,779.40 and 5,068.23 is: 6,993.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.79 : 12,779.40 = 5,068.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.79/12,779.40 = 5,068.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.79x = 12,779.40 × 5,068.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.79x = 64,768,938.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,768,938.46/9,260.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,993.89

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