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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.02, 12,774.18 and 5,065

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.02, 12,774.18 and 5,065 is: 6,989.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.02 : 12,774.18 = 5,065 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.02/12,774.18 = 5,065/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.02x = 12,774.18 × 5,065
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.02x = 64,701,221.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,701,221.70/9,257.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,989.42

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