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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.44, 12,767.00 and 5,059.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.44, 12,767.00 and 5,059.69 is: 6,982.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.44 : 12,767.00 = 5,059.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.44/12,767.00 = 5,059.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.44x = 12,767.00 × 5,059.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.44x = 64,597,005.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,597,005.01/9,251.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,982.37

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