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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.30, 12,769.85 and 5,061.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.30, 12,769.85 and 5,061.55 is: 6,985.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.30 : 12,769.85 = 5,061.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.30/12,769.85 = 5,061.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.30x = 12,769.85 × 5,061.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.30x = 64,635,234.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,635,234.27/9,253.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,985.10

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