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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.25, 12,769.69 and 5,061.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.25, 12,769.69 and 5,061.50 is: 6,984.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.25 : 12,769.69 = 5,061.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.25/12,769.69 = 5,061.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.25x = 12,769.69 × 5,061.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.25x = 64,633,785.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,633,785.94/9,253.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,984.98

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