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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.76, 12,772.94 and 5,064.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.76, 12,772.94 and 5,064.10 is: 6,988.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.76 : 12,772.94 = 5,064.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.76/12,772.94 = 5,064.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.76x = 12,772.94 × 5,064.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.76x = 64,683,445.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,683,445.45/9,255.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,988.45

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