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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.40, 12,766.67 and 5,059.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.40, 12,766.67 and 5,059.56 is: 6,982.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.40 : 12,766.67 = 5,059.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.40/12,766.67 = 5,059.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.40x = 12,766.67 × 5,059.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.40x = 64,593,732.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,593,732.87/9,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,982.05

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