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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.95, 12,780.02 and 5,011.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.95, 12,780.02 and 5,011.92 is: 6,916.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.95 : 12,780.02 = 5,011.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.95/12,780.02 = 5,011.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.95x = 12,780.02 × 5,011.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.95x = 64,052,412.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,052,412.78/9,260.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,916.40

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