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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.50, 12,769.83 and 5,061.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.50, 12,769.83 and 5,061.84 is: 6,985.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.50 : 12,769.83 = 5,061.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.50/12,769.83 = 5,061.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.50x = 12,769.83 × 5,061.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.50x = 64,638,836.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,638,836.29/9,253.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,985.34

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