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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.07, 12,769.33 and 5,061.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.07, 12,769.33 and 5,061.32 is: 6,984.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.07 : 12,769.33 = 5,061.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.07/12,769.33 = 5,061.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.07x = 12,769.33 × 5,061.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.07x = 64,629,601.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,629,601.47/9,253.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,984.67

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