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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.09, 12,769.37 and 5,061.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.09, 12,769.37 and 5,061.25 is: 6,984.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.09 : 12,769.37 = 5,061.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.09/12,769.37 = 5,061.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.09x = 12,769.37 × 5,061.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.09x = 64,628,973.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,628,973.91/9,253.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,984.58

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