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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.69, 12,770.19 and 5,061.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.69, 12,770.19 and 5,061.94 is: 6,985.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.69 : 12,770.19 = 5,061.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.69/12,770.19 = 5,061.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.69x = 12,770.19 × 5,061.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.69x = 64,641,903.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,641,903.64/9,253.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,985.53

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