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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.76, 12,765.98 and 5,059.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.76, 12,765.98 and 5,059.01 is: 6,981.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.76 : 12,765.98 = 5,059.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.76/12,765.98 = 5,059.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.76x = 12,765.98 × 5,059.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.76x = 64,583,131.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,583,131.35/9,250.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,981.39

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