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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.01, 12,766.14 and 5,059.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.01, 12,766.14 and 5,059.26 is: 6,981.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.01 : 12,766.14 = 5,059.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.01/12,766.14 = 5,059.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.01x = 12,766.14 × 5,059.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.01x = 64,587,221.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,587,221.46/9,251.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,981.64

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