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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.55, 12,770.20 and 5,061.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.55, 12,770.20 and 5,061.80 is: 6,985.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.55 : 12,770.20 = 5,061.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.55/12,770.20 = 5,061.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.55x = 12,770.20 × 5,061.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.55x = 64,640,198.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,640,198.36/9,253.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,985.45

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