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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.93, 12,769.34 and 5,061.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.93, 12,769.34 and 5,061.18 is: 6,984.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.93 : 12,769.34 = 5,061.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.93/12,769.34 = 5,061.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.93x = 12,769.34 × 5,061.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.93x = 64,627,928.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,627,928.22/9,252.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,984.59

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