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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.84, 12,766.26 and 5,059

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.84, 12,766.26 and 5,059 is: 6,981.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.84 : 12,766.26 = 5,059 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.84/12,766.26 = 5,059/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.84x = 12,766.26 × 5,059
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.84x = 64,584,509.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,584,509.34/9,250.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,981.48

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