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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.22, 12,774.69 and 5,065.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.22, 12,774.69 and 5,065.38 is: 6,990.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.22 : 12,774.69 = 5,065.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.22/12,774.69 = 5,065.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.22x = 12,774.69 × 5,065.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.22x = 64,708,659.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,708,659.23/9,257.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,990.07

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