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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.56, 12,767.16 and 5,059.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.56, 12,767.16 and 5,059.81 is: 6,982.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.56 : 12,767.16 = 5,059.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.56/12,767.16 = 5,059.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.56x = 12,767.16 × 5,059.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.56x = 64,599,403.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,599,403.84/9,251.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,982.54

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