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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.08, 12,766.34 and 5,059.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.08, 12,766.34 and 5,059.24 is: 6,981.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.08 : 12,766.34 = 5,059.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.08/12,766.34 = 5,059.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.08x = 12,766.34 × 5,059.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.08x = 64,587,977.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,587,977.98/9,251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,981.67

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