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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.88, 12,766.21 and 5,059.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.88, 12,766.21 and 5,059.13 is: 6,981.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.88 : 12,766.21 = 5,059.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.88/12,766.21 = 5,059.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.88x = 12,766.21 × 5,059.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.88x = 64,585,839.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,585,839.52/9,250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,981.59

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