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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,315.62, 12,855.66 and 5,066.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,315.62, 12,855.66 and 5,066.68 is: 6,992.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,315.62 : 12,855.66 = 5,066.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,315.62/12,855.66 = 5,066.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,315.62x = 12,855.66 × 5,066.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,315.62x = 65,135,515.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,135,515.41/9,315.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,992.08

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