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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.26, 12,767.04 and 5,059.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.26, 12,767.04 and 5,059.78 is: 6,982.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.26 : 12,767.04 = 5,059.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.26/12,767.04 = 5,059.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.26x = 12,767.04 × 5,059.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.26x = 64,598,413.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,598,413.65/9,251.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,982.66

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