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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,256.06, 12,773.55 and 5,064.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,256.06, 12,773.55 and 5,064.58 is: 6,989.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,256.06 : 12,773.55 = 5,064.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,256.06/12,773.55 = 5,064.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,256.06x = 12,773.55 × 5,064.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,256.06x = 64,692,665.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,692,665.86/9,256.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,989.22

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