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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253, 12,769.14 and 5,061.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253, 12,769.14 and 5,061.25 is: 6,984.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253 : 12,769.14 = 5,061.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253/12,769.14 = 5,061.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253x = 12,769.14 × 5,061.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253x = 64,627,809.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,627,809.83/9,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,984.53

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