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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.08, 12,769.10 and 5,061.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.08, 12,769.10 and 5,061.24 is: 6,984.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.08 : 12,769.10 = 5,061.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.08/12,769.10 = 5,061.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.08x = 12,769.10 × 5,061.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.08x = 64,627,479.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,627,479.68/9,253.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,984.43

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