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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.29, 12,769.52 and 5,061.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.29, 12,769.52 and 5,061.54 is: 6,984.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.29 : 12,769.52 = 5,061.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.29/12,769.52 = 5,061.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.29x = 12,769.52 × 5,061.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.29x = 64,633,436.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,633,436.26/9,253.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,984.91

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