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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,315.81, 12,855.68 and 5,066.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,315.81, 12,855.68 and 5,066.77 is: 6,992.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,315.81 : 12,855.68 = 5,066.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,315.81/12,855.68 = 5,066.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,315.81x = 12,855.68 × 5,066.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,315.81x = 65,136,773.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,136,773.75/9,315.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,992.07

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