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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.16, 12,766.46 and 5,059.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.16, 12,766.46 and 5,059.41 is: 6,981.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.16 : 12,766.46 = 5,059.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.16/12,766.46 = 5,059.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.16x = 12,766.46 × 5,059.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.16x = 64,590,782.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,590,782.49/9,251.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,981.91

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