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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.28, 12,767.09 and 5,059.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.28, 12,767.09 and 5,059.53 is: 6,982.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.28 : 12,767.09 = 5,059.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.28/12,767.09 = 5,059.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.28x = 12,767.09 × 5,059.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.28x = 64,595,449.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,595,449.57/9,251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,982.33

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