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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.44, 12,769.76 and 5,061.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.44, 12,769.76 and 5,061.64 is: 6,985.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.44 : 12,769.76 = 5,061.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.44/12,769.76 = 5,061.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.44x = 12,769.76 × 5,061.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.44x = 64,635,928.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,635,928.01/9,253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,985.07

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