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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,315.78, 12,855.81 and 5,066.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,315.78, 12,855.81 and 5,066.84 is: 6,992.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,315.78 : 12,855.81 = 5,066.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,315.78/12,855.81 = 5,066.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,315.78x = 12,855.81 × 5,066.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,315.78x = 65,138,332.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,138,332.34/9,315.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,992.26

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