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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,243.05, 12,755.39 and 5,051.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,243.05, 12,755.39 and 5,051.30 is: 6,970.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,243.05 : 12,755.39 = 5,051.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,243.05/12,755.39 = 5,051.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,243.05x = 12,755.39 × 5,051.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,243.05x = 64,431,212.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,431,212.47/9,243.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,970.78

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