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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.24, 12,766.69 and 5,002.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.24, 12,766.69 and 5,002.27 is: 6,903.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.24 : 12,766.69 = 5,002.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.24/12,766.69 = 5,002.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.24x = 12,766.69 × 5,002.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.24x = 63,862,437.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,862,437.29/9,251.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,903.12

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