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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.05, 12,771.93 and 5,063.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.05, 12,771.93 and 5,063.30 is: 6,987.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.05 : 12,771.93 = 5,063.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.05/12,771.93 = 5,063.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.05x = 12,771.93 × 5,063.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.05x = 64,668,113.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,668,113.17/9,255.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,987.33

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