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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,256.37, 12,774.10 and 5,064.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,256.37, 12,774.10 and 5,064.62 is: 6,989.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,256.37 : 12,774.10 = 5,064.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,256.37/12,774.10 = 5,064.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,256.37x = 12,774.10 × 5,064.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,256.37x = 64,695,937.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,695,937.02/9,256.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,989.34

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