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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,256.09, 12,773.51 and 5,064.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,256.09, 12,773.51 and 5,064.25 is: 6,988.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,256.09 : 12,773.51 = 5,064.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,256.09/12,773.51 = 5,064.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,256.09x = 12,773.51 × 5,064.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,256.09x = 64,688,248.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,688,248.02/9,256.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,988.72

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