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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.32, 12,773.22 and 5,064.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.32, 12,773.22 and 5,064.20 is: 6,989.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.32 : 12,773.22 = 5,064.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.32/12,773.22 = 5,064.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.32x = 12,773.22 × 5,064.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.32x = 64,686,140.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,686,140.72/9,255.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,989.08

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