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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,256.22, 12,773.90 and 5,064.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,256.22, 12,773.90 and 5,064.47 is: 6,989.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,256.22 : 12,773.90 = 5,064.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,256.22/12,773.90 = 5,064.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,256.22x = 12,773.90 × 5,064.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,256.22x = 64,693,030.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,693,030.03/9,256.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,989.14

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