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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.66, 12,769.92 and 5,061.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.66, 12,769.92 and 5,061.88 is: 6,985.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.66 : 12,769.92 = 5,061.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.66/12,769.92 = 5,061.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.66x = 12,769.92 × 5,061.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.66x = 64,639,802.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,639,802.65/9,253.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,985.32

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