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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.41, 12,769.41 and 5,061.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.41, 12,769.41 and 5,061.39 is: 6,984.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.41 : 12,769.41 = 5,061.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.41/12,769.41 = 5,061.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.41x = 12,769.41 × 5,061.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.41x = 64,630,964.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,630,964.08/9,253.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,984.56

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