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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.73, 12,751.83 and 7,012.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.73, 12,751.83 and 7,012.89 is: 9,666.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.73 : 12,751.83 = 7,012.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.73/12,751.83 = 7,012.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.73x = 12,751.83 × 7,012.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.73x = 89,427,181.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,427,181.09/9,251.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,666.00

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