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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.82, 12,779.40 and 5,068.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.82, 12,779.40 and 5,068.26 is: 6,993.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.82 : 12,779.40 = 5,068.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.82/12,779.40 = 5,068.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.82x = 12,779.40 × 5,068.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.82x = 64,769,321.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,769,321.84/9,260.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,993.91

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