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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,256.36, 12,773.48 and 5,064.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,256.36, 12,773.48 and 5,064.52 is: 6,988.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,256.36 : 12,773.48 = 5,064.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,256.36/12,773.48 = 5,064.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,256.36x = 12,773.48 × 5,064.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,256.36x = 64,691,544.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,691,544.93/9,256.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,988.88

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