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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.69, 12,767.33 and 5,059.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.69, 12,767.33 and 5,059.94 is: 6,982.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.69 : 12,767.33 = 5,059.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.69/12,767.33 = 5,059.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.69x = 12,767.33 × 5,059.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.69x = 64,601,872.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,601,872.57/9,251.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,982.71

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