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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.64, 12,772.80 and 5,063.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.64, 12,772.80 and 5,063.92 is: 6,988.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.64 : 12,772.80 = 5,063.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.64/12,772.80 = 5,063.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.64x = 12,772.80 × 5,063.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.64x = 64,680,437.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,680,437.38/9,255.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,988.22

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