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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,256.57, 12,774.03 and 5,007.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,256.57, 12,774.03 and 5,007.63 is: 6,910.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,256.57 : 12,774.03 = 5,007.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,256.57/12,774.03 = 5,007.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,256.57x = 12,774.03 × 5,007.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,256.57x = 63,967,615.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,967,615.85/9,256.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,910.51

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