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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.36, 12,766.76 and 5,059.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.36, 12,766.76 and 5,059.60 is: 6,982.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.36 : 12,766.76 = 5,059.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.36/12,766.76 = 5,059.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.36x = 12,766.76 × 5,059.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.36x = 64,594,698.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,594,698.90/9,251.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,982.18

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