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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.51, 12,772.92 and 5,063.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.51, 12,772.92 and 5,063.76 is: 6,988.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.51 : 12,772.92 = 5,063.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.51/12,772.92 = 5,063.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.51x = 12,772.92 × 5,063.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.51x = 64,679,001.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,679,001.38/9,255.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,988.16

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