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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.56, 12,765.96 and 5,059.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.56, 12,765.96 and 5,059.08 is: 6,981.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.56 : 12,765.96 = 5,059.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.56/12,765.96 = 5,059.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.56x = 12,765.96 × 5,059.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.56x = 64,584,012.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,584,012.92/9,250.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,981.63

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